Are We Seeing The End of Something. . .?

Question

In relationships. With the current state of things in that area. From fidelity, trust, honesty, commitment, integrity, values etc. With the current state of how things look now(and there's a lot!)

Do think this is a sign of a big social change? Now arguably, many will say. Things are the same now, as they were 50 years ago. Everything is just more out in the open. And I think I would agree with that!

But for the shake of argument. Do feel we are seeing the end of something?

And don't say marriage, because that's WEAK!!!

YES I KNOW I THINK TOO MUCH!!

AND PROUD OF IT!!!

AND THIS JUST ISN'T A QUESTION ABOUT MARRIAGE. I THINK IT'S A DEEPER QUESTION ABOUT PEOPLE REALLY.

Answer 1

Peoples attitudes toward each other has changed. Women aren't considered weak, needy and unable to take care of themselves anymore. And men can be more open about having feelings and being human beings; not just breadwinners. But - along with this it seems to have created a power play among many.

Look, if you care and love someone you won't do things to hurt them intentionally. If you are shallow, then you won't care about their feelings. Relationships are what you make of them; you can create good or bad. People know, deep down, what is right and what is wrong and I feel society tends to blame others instead of looking at the person to accept responsibility for their own actions and their own life.

Answer 2

We are always going forwards or backwards. I cannot see into what will be or not be. But I can say this, when social walls are broken down, things change in the opposite direction from what they once were.

Maybe within our lifetimes we will see the idea of a family unit change drastically. Think of it this way.... The way life works is the same as a wave. When there's a down period afterwards there's a high and so forth. Though things may look rough now the future may hold something much greater. Perhaps a Renaissance.


We create our own realities, if you think optimistically then good will come of it. Those with determination prosper, remember the story of the grasshopper and the ant. If you want change it is possible, look at those individuals in the past who succeeded at doing so.

Good Luck!
~Randi

Answer 3

I dont think its the end of marriage, but the way we see it and why we do it.

First, with the rise of homosexuality. The gay population are fighting and demanding the rights of 'legal' marriage. The straight (probably closeted bi/gay) political leaders see this as a corruption of 'marriage'. Then these political leaders currupt marriage themselves by doing the same thing they are accusing the gay population.

Second, with online dating. You dont actually have to put yourself out there with risk of getting hurt anymore. You just sign on and, oh, look, I have 5 matches today! Meeting people online is way easier than in real life. Online you have the ability to say, oh well, it was just the internet, not like I actually knew the person.

Third, I think the current and next generations are starting to have different opinions about what marriage should be versus what it is now. Marriage should be about love and trust and honesty and openness. Idealist, yes. But marriage shouldnt be about staying together bc of finances or to look good to your friends, or bc youre too scared to be alone or all the other things marriage ends up being about other than love and trust and honesty and openness.

Answer 4

Anything God creates will last until he stops it. It is what man does with it that makes the difference and create the risks.

Marriage was created by God. If we allow him to create the right companion for us. The rib will be identical until the day you die.

Let's try to look at the world through God's eye.

Answer 5

First of all you think too much!

But to answer your question with my humble opinion...

Yes.

Something is always changing. That is the only way something else can begin.

Good luck.