Do you believe in Marriage?

Question

Do you believe in Marriage?

Answer 1

I'm starting to not.

I believe people should get married to whom they want. But the divorce rate among straight couples is 50%, so the institution of "one man and one woman for life" is destroyed there.

And of course, you got bozos like James Dobson who say that same s*x marriage will destroy the institution of marriage. So I guess, either way, marriage is destroyed.

I guess I'll side on both sides of the issue and say that marriage destroys marriage and no one should get married.

J/K

Yes I do believe in marriage and I think anyone who wants to get married should.

(New Jersey might legalize same s*x marriage soon: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/aroundtheworld... )

Answer 2

no !

Answer 3

Yes.

I believe in showing your committment publically to another.

But aside from that, I'm in for the legal benefits

Answer 4

I believe that it's up to the couple. There are many people who feel that marriage is just a piece of paper. 2 people can be in a very committed relationship for life without being married. I, myself, am on the fence. I would love to marry my girlfriend because the benefits for same s*x married couples will eventually be ours also. If I'm gonna spend my life with someone, we need the same rights and benefits as the rest.

The point I am trying to make, I guess, is that I don't need a piece of paper, or the state I live in for that matter, to validate my devotion to my one and only. A marriage ceremony would be just a celebration to tell everyone that I love her but no, I don't need to because she (and everyone else, lol) knows how much I do.

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

Yes and no...I don't for myself because it doesn't matter much for me...what if I was stranded on an island with someone and we just loved each other forever, would that be wrong?  but if someone believes in marriage then I don't have a problem with it eaither...

Answer 7

I did when I was a lot younger.  It doesn't make sense for me now.  I don't even believe in cohabitation these days.

Answer 8

As a happily married woman of 2.5 weeks I'd have to say I do.  

Answer 9

Between people who love each other, yes.

They should consider it thoroughly at first, though!

Also, chances are, it might not last forever.

Sometimes it does... But even if it doesn't, that does not make it less valuable in any way! If the couple who makes that commitment feels as if it is the right to do, and it has a personal meaning to them, then that is the only thing that matters! NOTHING lasts forever anyway! If you think about it... Our time as human beings is very limited, no matter how many times we get divorced or how many times we re-marry. Happiness is the most important thing there is, so it's not worth it having to waste time and energy on a relationship turned sour, if one already knows that it isn't possible to save it.

On a personal level, I would love to get married one day. If I ever find a girl who is worth marrying, that is.. ;) I need to fall in love first! I'm neither a pessimist nor an optimist, but a realist. I know it MAY not last forever. But as I have already stated, that does not make it less meaningful in any way, while it takes place.

Answer 10

Yes, in Asia and Africa marriage are very common. They are very backward people.

Answer 11

Mmm, Yes & No. because it shows my love to the person I love of my love's vast extent. and because I don't like the idea of it being a contractual relationship recognized by law. as if it's only paper and writing and there's no heart in it in my prospect.