Defining marriage

@naseeha (1382)
India
June 7, 2008 7:49pm CST
I enjoyed reading this .... HOpe you do too Paul Newman explains his recipe for a successful and lasting marriage: "This is the age of disposability. The roads are littered with things people have thrown away; cans bottles, paper- as well as wives, children and careers. But in our home if a taster breaks, we repair it. Its the same with marriage when there are strains. We dont throw it away, but see what is wrong and put it right. " Do we fight? Oh, yes , certainly. But the marriage still works. It is a question of accepting or fighting. What am I ? Im an accepting fighter." Please share with me your views on this
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• United States
8 Jun 08
Excellent post! I totally agree! Far too often now-a-days people just throw everything away! I believe marriage is forever. If my wife and I have a disagreement, it's just that a disagreement. It's not like there isn't a middle ground to be found. There is, so we try to find it together. That is my round-about way of saying I am an accepting fighter too. Why? Because my wife is worth fighting for!!
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@naseeha (1382)
• India
9 Jun 08
I agree with you. I wish more people realised the worth of a wonderful relationship.. Have a great day
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I remember our boss used to ask me if I was a lover or a fighter! Both!
@naseeha (1382)
• India
9 Jun 08
ha ha yes youre right. . WHEN love is more fighting comes in ... when fighting is more love comes in. So they balance each other well
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
11 Jun 08
Yes, indeed! Here is a song that describes love: http://listen.grooveshark.com/song/How_Sweet_It_Is/263213
9 Jun 08
Intresting,i salute my culture for this because unknowingly we are doing this although we dont know it.
@naseeha (1382)
• India
9 Jun 08
Yes culture too has an effect on how strong a marriage is...
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
9 Jun 08
My view is paul Newman is a wise man. A good marriage doesn't mean nobody ever fights, on the contrary we have our spats like everyone else but we repair our differences and go on accepting each other for who we are.there will always be some slight differences but 'being an accepting fighter you repair your marriage constantly.
@naseeha (1382)
• India
9 Jun 08
Yes you have summed it up well. Happy mylotting