iamwhoiamyousee: This is actually not that easy to answer because a lot of factors come to mind..and love is not the only factor..age, children, location, laws, health and other things.. when you re young you have different priotities and needs and wants out of a relationship..you should live together first for some years I think before considering marriage.. when you re older your priotities are different..and you can aply more logic to it ..and how comfortable you aer with either option
Very Nice answer, when we are Older we have many factors involved than we did when we were Younger, Kids, jobs and then we tasted Life...thru experiences... These are exactly all the things that were going thru my head when I Postest this poll, these thoughts tumble in My mind!
My mother always told me to try on a pair of shoes before you buy them.......she wasn't talking about shoes. I want to live with someone first so that I know what they are like day in an day out. I liked being married, want to have that kind of commitment again, but you need to be with someone through the ordinary everyday stuff to know if this is the right person.
uniquehorn: My mother always told me to try on a pair of shoes before you buy them.......she wasn't talking about shoes. I want to live with someone first so that I know what they are like day in an day out. I liked being married, want to have that kind of commitment again, but you need to be with someone through the ordinary everyday stuff to know if this is the right person.
At this time in life, It Takes TIME to find that Special one that fits like a glove... AND CONTINUES!
To Our Individuallity, Living Conditions, Beliefs, so many factors...
If I were young, just starting out......and I wanted to have children, then yes marriage......
Now that I am no longer young and my child bearing years are over.....I see it as nothing more than a piece of paper.....commitment is commitment.............when it's the real deal, both parties know.
Because I am Catholic Marriage for me is more than just a piece of paper ..its a Sacrament of the Church ..which means the grace of God is present in the Marriage ..very special and very wonderful. I am all for Marriage ..
angelbright: Because I am Catholic Marriage for me is more than just a piece of paper ..its a Sacrament of the Church ..which means the grace of God is present in the Marriage ..very special and very wonderful. I am all for Marriage ..
And that is good.....just not necessary in my world........
angelbright: Because I am Catholic Marriage for me is more than just a piece of paper ..its a Sacrament of the Church ..which means the grace of God is present in the Marriage ..very special and very wonderful. I am all for Marriage ..
Living together is fine, I could never quite understand the rush to get married.
But hey, if after a while of living together both sides think it would be nice to exchange jewellery, to have a party and to get tons of presents, then I can see the beauty in that too...
invinciblemuse: Living together is fine, I could never quite understand the rush to get married.
But hey, if after a while of living together both sides think it would be nice to exchange jewellery, to have a party and to get tons of presents, then I can see the beauty in that too...
I'm in agreement Muse, and not to sound like back pedaling, it's just that when too people come together and it works....I'm like this with the relationship...whatever feels right or good at the time...the two people involved make choices throughout the course of the relationship...know what I mean? Example....if I were in love and living with my guy and he decided later that his feelings had changed and he wanted to make it official...if I loved him, I would oblige...
invinciblemuse: Living together is fine, I could never quite understand the rush to get married.
But hey, if after a while of living together both sides think it would be nice to exchange jewellery, to have a party and to get tons of presents, then I can see the beauty in that too...
Whats a bit of paper,besides when you split its easier without it
leigh2154: If I were young, just starting out......and I wanted to have children, then yes marriage...... Now that I am no longer young and my child bearing years are over.....I see it as nothing more than a piece of paper.....commitment is commitment.............when it's the real deal, both parties know.
You are so right,do we have to ask our children for our commitment???and what about having objections for our commitment???
invinciblemuse: Living together is fine, I could never quite understand the rush to get married.
But hey, if after a while of living together both sides think it would be nice to exchange jewellery, to have a party and to get tons of presents, then I can see the beauty in that too...
My oldest daughter is getting married next month. She has been living with my son in law for 12 yrs. Theve been together since high school. He has proposed several times over the years, but now she finally feels ready. They are thinking about having kids now YAY!! and she wants to be married first. In thier case its absolutely the right step to take. Even though I have no wish to marry again, I am very happy and supportive for them. So really it comes down to whatever feels right to the couple involved. Howvever, I will say that peeps should only marry for one reason...Love
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angelbright: Because I am Catholic Marriage for me is more than just a piece of paper ..its a Sacrament of the Church ..which means the grace of God is present in the Marriage ..very special and very wonderful. I am all for Marriage ..
I am not religious, but I do considere marriage far more than a piece of paper. It is very special and wonderful. Remember when you were a kid and had a best friend and wanted to be 'blood brother or sister.' Making a special gesture to say how important and special your bond was. It's like that only way more than that. Guess it is because I had such a good marriage I feel that way. I like sharing all of myself and my life with the man I love. It's the best.
While a government certification (AKA marriage license) doesn't demonstrate the soundness of a romantic relationship, it does, in principle, symbolize a more serious commitment. Saying that you prefer dating or living together is equivalent, in my view, to saying that you prefer a half-assed, non-committal kind of relationship. It seems reasonable that as with most things you get out what you've invested in something, and therefore, if you start with a half-assed commitment your investment is minimal. and so, most likely, will be your returns.
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well Son, When we get a little older, we tend to think of someone to Truly Love!