What is Marriage?

India
December 2, 2008 10:41am CST
Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence--a life sentence. Marriage is very much like a violin; after the sweet music is over, the strings are attached. Marriage is love. Love is blind. Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind. Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his Bachelor's Degree and the woman gets her Masters. Marriage is a thing which puts a ring on a woman's finger and two under the man's eyes. Marriage certificate is just another word for a work permit. Marriage is not just a having a wife, but also worries inherited forever. Married life is full of excitement and frustration: * In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. * In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. * In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. So anyone of these applies to you or you have your own definition? I am not married yet but as my cousin is getting married in a weeks time ae all are playing with these lines.
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@stophs (7)
2 Dec 08
It has been called a business contract that allows both parties to combine their assets for their mutual benefit, a product of true love where loverscan offer their undying love as a tribute to each other. 1. Right to property - All property will be shared in the union to better support the children 2. Right to procreate- This is what the Union is for. 3. Right to Govern - The children are not able to be agents for themselves until they are adults 4. Right of termination- Either party should have the right to terminate the marriage if: a.)The children are not beinf cared for b.)There are no more children to care for 5. Right of disclipine - The parents should have say in how the child is disciplined. Hope this helps!
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• India
2 Dec 08
Wopsy... A lot of technical stuff towards life in that one. That surely will take care of a lot of disputes in marriage.
• Malaysia
3 Dec 08
before marriage: he:yes! ive been waiting for this moment! she:do u want to leave me? he:no! dont even think about it! she:do u love me? he:of course! over n over! she:have u ever cheated on me? he:no! y r u even asking that?? she:will u kiss me? he:every chance i get she:will u hit me? he:r u crazy? im not that kind of person. she:can i trust u? he:yess he:darling after marriage.. just read it from bottom to top.. u will get the answer..lol
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• Italy
3 Dec 08
Wooo this is wonderful a true definition. Believe me only love can bind the married life otherwise you life is just passing on for nothing. If you are gonna marry someone just for the sake of marriage then your life can be a hell in future. Love never allows to develop above quoted situations.
• Malaysia
3 Dec 08
u know what...i think that im falling in love and im getting married...lol
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@sarawaken (360)
• Malaysia
3 Dec 08
Marriage is not merely a private contract,but a social institution of great public concern.
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@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Marriage is something that people should really take seriously. For me, it is a lifetime commitment that should be kept for the rest of our lives. It is a vow that we promise and should live up to. It is not just a paper thing. I really feel sad about people marrying and then having their marriage divorced and then marrying another person again. Marriage is not a game. It is not a trial-and-error thing. We should always bear in mind that we marry someone because of love and with it, we become one.
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@rcfranz (180)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
benifits of married? compared to another commited relationship(living twogether unmarried) what if any,are the benifits marriege? if two people wants to be together, they'll stay together,i dont think a legal piece of paper makes difference either way...?
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• Indonesia
3 Dec 08
Marriage is a continuation of Love. Marriage is the process to get the opportunity, when you find the best among the options available will reduce the opportunity to get them. When you want to get perfection, then case it useless in the time you get the wedding, because perfection is actually empty there.
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@minerc (1373)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I have been married a few times and I use to think it was just a piece of paper. No longer do I think this way though. I have been married for 5 years we dated for 2 years before we married. My marriage is having a friend for life, knowing that I wont be alone, having someone to talk to at any minute of the day. Not having to worry about being judged or critized. Always knowing someone has my back in good and bad times. The difference between this marriage and previous ones, I grew up and learned that if I wanted to meet Mr Right I had to quit setteling for just whatever came along. I had to be myself and if he didnt like it then he wasnt the right one for me. I learned that I would no longer tolerate the little things, I wouldnt accept the excuses, I wouldnt believe everything that came out of his mouth because he said the magical word love. And now I have my Mr. Right,thanks to God. And he is everything I have ever wanted and more. Just remeber always be yourself and never settle just because. Good Luck and God Bless.
• United States
3 Dec 08
Marriage is a life sentence but what a roller coster some marriages can be. My marriage is work, work, laugh, love, and more work. We have been married for 31 years I think I will stay that way until the day I die.
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@jstmarfz (1498)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Marriage is a lifetime commitment. In order to have a successful and happy marriage, couple/s should invest trust, patience and love. There are just most of the characteristics a couple should have. I just got married in the age of 23 though I know what it takes for a marriage life to work. It does not matter how young or old enough you have to get married as long as you are mature enough to handle it
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• Alexandria, Virginia
3 Dec 08
Please identify what country you are from I am asking the question because a person country AFFILIATION could effect your view point I strongly recommend all married couples check out marriage encounters. The have a cool program that teaches couples to communicate. If aLL married couples were involved in marriage encounters, divorce rates would drop 50%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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• China
3 Dec 08
Hey. Interesting summary about marriage! I am also confused about marriage becasue I have heard so much comments like yours and I am reluctant to step into this holy marriage. People say that marriage is the cementry of love. I think those kinda comments are just the surface of marriage, instead of the underlying meaning. Immagine, even without marriage, two lovers who have been together for years can also grow bored of each other and never listen to each other or don't listen with their hearts. If two guys are really in love, I think it's the same to marry or not marry. With love, marriage can also become so wonderful and passionate. Love is the greatest part.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Sorry guys, marriage is a social contract by law. It determines the relationship according to law, which means money, where it comes from, and where it's going. It's cold, black and white and will cost a lot to break. Love, romance and hearts and flowers have nothing to do with marriage, If you get them you are one of the very few. Good Luck
@ayaBee (65)
• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Marriage is an understanding of love, responsibility, trust, happiness. Where you and your partner establish your dreams and doing your best to fulfill all of it. It is sharing your life with the one chose to share it with.
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@o_utsider (371)
• China
3 Dec 08
You are too pessimistic.In my opinion,Marriage is not a transformation of each other,but to adapt to each other.Marriage also is not a love of the grave,but the distillation of love.I have a devoted BF,I want to get married with him very much. May be next year we're married.
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@lvaldean (1612)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I don't think anyone gets that you are trying to inject a bit of humor. Wow people sure take this whole marriage thing seriously, don't they?
@suzzy3 (8342)
2 Dec 08
You have a very unbalanced view of what marriage is all about.It is about sharing and caring for someone else beyond any thing else in life.It is about having someone to come home to,tslk over problems ,have happy times with and yes you will fall out sometimes but you make up and get on with life.To have kids together and a happy family life bringing up the family together,I don't think you have met the right person yet but don't bag someone else's life choice.