Is marriage neccesary for a successful relationship?

Question

Is marriage a requirement for a successful relationship or on the contrary is it something which can change a how a couple interacts with one another? What are the pro's and con's of marriage? (I have my views on it, but I would like to see what other people think and what are some of the examples?)

Answer 1

No it is not necessary. It is a choice.For some people it is  just not the right form for their relationship, for others it is.

Answer 2

It depends on how you define successful. There are plenty of marriages that I would say are not successful in the sense that the couple seems miserable together. However, who am I to say they should not be married if they value it?

It also depends on your value system. I value marriage and believe that there is a level of commitment present in marriage that may not be present when a couple is not married.

Answer 3

Marriage in itself is a covenant.  

It's the strongest promise one can make.  

If you love the person and want a deeper more meaningful realtionship, marriage is the only way.

If you are willing to put your spouse and his/her needs first.

If you are willing to be there through everything.

If you want to make thet promise that they are the only one for you.

Marriage is designed to be lovely and beautiful in it's own nature, not perfect.

I love what marriage represents.  Just don't marry if  the other person doesn't feel that way about it too.  :)

Answer 4

This is definitely a Carrie Bradshaw question! In any case, I think there are alot of things that are neccesary for a relationship to be successful. Not just the word marriage. Marriage is the ceremony that takes place to speak your vows to each other and shows your family and friends just how successful your relationship really is.

Answer 5

Jim, a relationship is based on many factors.. Mainly about the people involved. Some would say that marriage is the best for a couple who love each other (like in my case)... or it could be that the people involved are not really bothered by wanting the legal ties of being married.

I've met some couples over the last few years who have been together 25 years or more, and never wanted to get married. They bought a house, raised children, educated their children etc. Doing the 'normal' family thing without the legal ties. So honestly I think it really is up to the individuals and what they want.

A successful relationship (in my opinion) is based on 8 key elements: trust, communication, friendship, integrity, honesty, respect, commitment, and physical intimacy.  

I hope this helps.. gl. :)

Answer 6

No. It's not neccesary a marriage should be a choice by both partys and not because you feel its neccesary weather it maybe because of the family pressuer or because you have been together for a long time.  I have been with my boyfriend for 5 1/2 years now and we have three kids one being his stepson so we have accomplished a lot and we are not married. But we both decided that we will get married at 25 so that will be in the year 2010 we did things kind of backwards. But we love one another and we feel it's time. So I think it's a choice not an obligation what ever make one happy.

Answer 7

I think it depends on how you view marriage.  My husband and I entered marriage making the commitment that its forever, that divorce is not going to be an option for any reason.

So since we're 100% committed to each other, any problem that comes up, we're going to work through together because giving up on the relationship is not an option.

For the people that get married thinking that if things don't work out they'll just get divorced, there is really no advantage to getting married.

Answer 8

I am happily married but I don't think that it is necessary for a happy relationship. My nan has been with my (non blood) Grandad since before I was born and they aren't married but have lasted the time.

I knew from our first date that my husband and I would be together for a very long time, I can't say forever (even though I feel it will be) as you never know what the future will bring but For now I am very much in love and I know that whatever comes our way we will fight it together. I also know that nmo matter what happens between us my husband will always be a great father to our son and that to me is the most important thing as my Dad was never around and I feel sad for him as he has missed out on his child growing up and starting her own family.

Wether you are married or not does not effect your happiness, supporting eachother through good times and bad does though

Answer 9

i dont think it is necessary when me and my hubby got married not much changed other than my last name you can have a long great relationship with out getting married my cousin has been with her bf for 6 years and they are still very happy and expecting their first baby

Answer 10

No! Some marriages are not successful. Have you heard about the many divorces and separations?

Answer 11

No, marriage isn't necessary requirement  for a successful relationship. I have been with my guy for almost twelve years! We are not married and extremely happy. He has seen me through the deaths of my mother, father, brother, and grandmother. His mom considers me her d-i-l.

During this time we have seen so many people get married  and divorced (sometimes more than once) isn't even funny. Should note that they were the ones saying how great marriage is, we should get married, etc.