The Institution Of Marriage.... ( Archived) (76)

Aug 18, 2006 8:52 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
wikked
wikkedwikkedAjax, Ontario Canada655 Threads 4 Polls 6,091 Posts
I am just curious for the "been around the block" folks on here...are you really interested in being "married" or do you just want to find a compatible partner to spend the rest of your days with

And I am not knocking marriage...I just want to know how important a part that plays at this stage of the game...
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Aug 18, 2006 8:56 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Justadreamerhere
JustadreamerhereJustadreamerhere39 Threads 3,444 Posts
marriage...YES!

as i said in a few other threads about this...i loved being married, even of my husbands werent exactly...nice LOL

i believe in those vows and i truly want to come home to someone and be home for someone...where love is felt and meant...

can this be done without marriage? i suppose...but i think marriage is the ultimate showing of faith, love, and commitment
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Aug 18, 2006 8:57 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
WindRider
WindRiderWindRiderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania USA11 Threads 602 Posts
If I felt, this is the one I want to go to the retirement home with, then yes.. I would want to get married..
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Aug 18, 2006 8:59 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
soulmateTWS
soulmateTWSsoulmateTWSHappy in, Alabama USA8 Threads 4,935 Posts
doh doh doh typos...sorry...I just don't know......
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Aug 18, 2006 8:59 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
catwm
catwmcatwmSomewhere in the middle, Florida USA48 Threads 6,683 Posts
Because of certain factors that influence my choices, I would not be able to live with someone.

I would take the chance and be married again.
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Aug 18, 2006 8:59 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Jonquille
JonquilleJonquillePeace is its own reward, Ontario Canada98 Threads 897 Posts
I knew an older gentleman who developed heart disease and was placed on the transplant waiting list. His partner of over 30 years, who is also the mother of his 2 kids, suddenly expressed a wish to get married... her way of saying she would always be there for him, in sickness and in health. He was very emotional about it and it was a wonderful re-affirmation of their love. They kept the wedding small, just family and close friends, backyard BBQ and cold beer.

For myself, a good partnership would be enough, though I would consider marriage if it was important to my partner.
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Aug 18, 2006 9:10 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
skippy73703
skippy73703skippy73703lewiston, Idaho USA12 Threads 216 Posts
i knew if i got married i would be institutionalized rolling on the floor laughing
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Aug 18, 2006 9:29 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
IrishLass1
IrishLass1IrishLass1Metairie, USA71 Threads 1,998 Posts
Okay to be honest with you, I took care of my parents most of my life. At the time, I could not put the burdens of my life on someone else and walked out of engagements without ever getting married. Now the parents are gone and I know I did the best I could for them. So yes, I am looking for that companion for the rest of my life. Yes, I want to get married. That is a so called piece of paper to some, but for me it is a binding contract to tell my future companion that I am making a solemn pledge to them and to god, that they are the one that I chose to hold those keys to my heart and soul in this lifetime and the next. angel
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Aug 18, 2006 9:29 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
I love being in a committed relationship also like Soulmate. I also agree with Dreamer but I do believe you can have it all without the piece of paper that legally requires you to be "one".

Therefore, I would not likely marry again.
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Aug 18, 2006 9:32 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
izzyva
izzyvaizzyvaHighland Springs, Virginia USA7 Threads 2,070 Posts
Totally against Marriage, I will live with a person that i love for the rest of my life, But i refuse to married, just to made people or church happy.



EL Diablo
devil
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Aug 18, 2006 9:32 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
gentlepaws
gentlepawsgentlepawsAny town, Ontario Canada1,019 Threads 13 Polls 9,583 Posts
Marriage as an institution is a form of government recognition. It is also an expression of deep love and a way to tell those in your world that you truly are committed. I would not need a marriage certificate to validate my love for someone, but I would marry if it pleased my loved one. Paws
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Aug 18, 2006 9:36 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
Hi Leo!wave

Ummm Is Pawsville any where near Linsay?
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Aug 18, 2006 9:37 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
Ooops *Lindsay*
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Aug 18, 2006 9:39 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
gentlepaws
gentlepawsgentlepawsAny town, Ontario Canada1,019 Threads 13 Polls 9,583 Posts
Yes. One and the same. Paws of Lindsay.
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Aug 18, 2006 9:42 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
starliteisbrite
starliteisbritestarliteisbriteThe planet earth....:), Ontario Canada56 Threads 7,327 Posts
Not your typical ceremony,and vows all of are own,you bet.Have never said "I do",and yes a piece of paper does not bind ones love,but for me I think it goes back to being a little girl,and well,is just one of those things on my list,saying I do too me means the ultimate committment,toghter forever,not just in this life,but a life there after as well,fairytale like maybe,but all little girls dream.


I had many a chances to marry the father of my children,and although I loved him,I was never really in love with him,and well he was not in my vision of holding hands in a rockr on the front poarch holding hands,I knew that the words I would have spoken would have been in false pretence,and thats not how I see it fit to be.
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Aug 18, 2006 9:47 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Assets52
Assets52Assets52Littleton, New Hampshire USA125 Threads 2,174 Posts
Women love to shop ! wink
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Aug 18, 2006 10:16 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Justadreamerhere
JustadreamerhereJustadreamerhere39 Threads 3,444 Posts
I agree with that as well...I dont believe I would follow the traditional marriage vows...but want to write our own. The life journey I have traveled does not fit into mere "I do"...so much learned now that I feel I would want included.


White dress? Fairytale? hmmmm maybe if he wanted those things...for me simple and fun would be nice...i already have most of my guest list made out LOLwink
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Aug 18, 2006 10:18 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
Personally don't ever wanna be married again!dunno grin
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Aug 18, 2006 10:39 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
izzyva
izzyvaizzyvaHighland Springs, Virginia USA7 Threads 2,070 Posts
Adan & Eve never got married.



El Diablo
devil
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Aug 18, 2006 10:41 AM CST The Institution Of Marriage....
arabella
arabellaarabellaNear Farmington, Maine USA98 Threads 1 Polls 6,199 Posts
I've tried marriage...cool

Just not my cup of tea wine rolling on the floor laughing
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