Why did you get married? Right decision?

For better, for worth. - Marriage is a life time committment.
Taiwan
April 12, 2007 11:31pm CST
In my culture, marriage is a must. At least way back when. I didn't have to get married, but, I met a girel that was right for me and we appreciate being with eachother. But, sometimes on my down side I wish I didn't get married.
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@smartmom (826)
• United States
13 Apr 07
I got married because I honestly felt that I had found my other half. My husband and I are so different, yet so alike and although this can cause a lot of friction, it also means that we complement each other so very well. I already had a son with my husband before we got married, and I really felt that marrying the father of my son was the right thing to do, things just kept getting more and more complicated without that marriage license as it was difficult to get insurance etc. I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be to get a marriage to work, when you have not chosen your partner yourself. It is difficult enough as it is, when love is the reason.
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
I agree with you. Marrying the father of your child is definately the right thing to do, especially for your son. I have met a few people who were matched up by their parents and still have great relationships. I guess they just have to find out about eachother one day at a time. My wife and I were set up by my mom, but we were friends first. We are very happy today.
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@smartmom (826)
• United States
20 Apr 07
I am happy to hear that you have a happy marriage. I think a lot of people think that it is only bad things can come of arranged marriages. Thanks for letting us know, how it really is. I don't doubt that there are arranged marriages that works out well, and I know for sure that not all marriages, where people fall in love and marry out of love works out well. I think some of us are very fortunate, and some are not, but I do believe that we all need love, and that there is love out there for everyone.
@faraza (159)
• Malaysia
13 Apr 07
i got married because i want someone who can be by my side anytime i want. i can only get that if i have someone lives with me. i can't move in with some guy, it is not allowed in my religion. when u are married, you'll always have someone to share your feelings with, do lots of things together, especially things that u are shy to do with your friends. just to know that u have someone to come home to is enough for me.
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
Good for you. I think religion has a big part in people's live in certain cultures. It is definately great to have someone at home waiting for you.
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
P.s. you're almost at the 100 post mark. Just one more quality post and you'll have a star. It may not be a big deal for some, but it's an achievement/goal for me. Congrats in advance.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
15 Apr 07
Yeah mine was a big mistake. I wish I had never gotten married I mean not even 4 month after my husband cheated on me. I wish I would of know sooner instead of wasting another 6 months and before Christmas when he finally decided to leave me.
• Taiwan
15 Apr 07
I'm sorry. Guys like that don't deserve to get married or to... I hope you've moved on and have a better life.
@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
15 Apr 07
I had not get married yet, i did not even have a boyfriend at this moment, I still have long way to go to get marry. In western cultures, marriage is not a must, in fact, people tend not to get marry,they prefer cohabitation, by not getting marry, they will not regret even they find out that their partner is not the right one, one can still change their mind by not getting marry, they may get some monetary benefit from the government if they just live together. As you say, marriage is a must in your culture, it is unavoidable for you, and if you find the right one, why not get marry right now, although nothing is guarantee, getting marry at least make your relationship stable and you both will have the responsibilities and motivation for a better life.
• Taiwan
15 Apr 07
Although, marriage is a must in my culture... I didn't get married because of it. I was raised in Canada so I'm more into the western culture than the east. It just so happend that a perfect woman came into my life, and we decided to take the next step. But, I agree with you. If I didn't want to get married because I didn't have to, my wife's family wouldn't go for it because marriage is a must here. Thank you for your response.
• Philippines
13 Apr 07
Im not yet married but I also ask my mom that question.She said she got married because she loves my dad.And I think that should be the main reason why a person will get married.But its a complicated issue for it has a lot of factors like culture.Its not that easy as talking about it.But still I think it is because you love the person.
• Taiwan
15 Apr 07
I agree, love should be the main reason for marriage. I don't think anythingelse will top love.
• Philippines
15 Apr 07
As of this moment, I do not regret being married because my husband is a good husband. If you love your spouse, I don;t think there is room for regret.
• Taiwan
15 Apr 07
Good for you. Congrats for having a loving relationship.
@syain1972 (1011)
• Singapore
13 Apr 07
I got married because I believe I had found my soul mate that I can live till my ripe old age. I didn't get married just for the sake of getting married. We need to find someone who shares the same desires, dreams and goals for that marriage to work. Definitely, there'll be hiccups along the way... You need to give and take and learn from each others deficiencies... Love also play an important role in marriage. How do you marry someone without loving and knowing that person first? However, being married has its flipside too. You tend to lose part of your freedom. However, you can overcome this by communicating your needs to your partner. It is all about giving and taking.... Take heart...
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
I agree with you. Without love what is marriage. But, I also know people who found love after they were married. I guess they were just lucky to find eachother. Hope you and your soul mate never lose the feeeeling. Love your avatar by the way (Your cat?).
@igloo85 (150)
• China
13 Apr 07
"I will I didn't get married" Is that mean you have got married? That's right. Except that you want to divorce, or there is no "wish"!
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
I think one should really think hard before getting married rather than finding out later that it doesn't work out and become a divorce statistic.
@jc_star10 (953)
• Indonesia
13 Apr 07
I hope you will allowed me to answer this discussion, even if i am not married yet. I will get married if I'm pretty confident that this guy is the right one for me. He will be able to help me with my weakness and I will be able to help him with his weakness. There was times where we will regrets this marriage, that's pretty sure. Especially if both of us quarrel to each other. But I'm pretty sure that it will my right decision. I hope you will too. Some regrets will occur during time, but if you keep on respecting to each other, those time will faded away.
• Taiwan
13 Apr 07
Thank you for your suggestion. I agree, there will be ups and downs in marriage. Like me, my wife occasionally wishes she was single. But we both know those words were just words. We still have a great relationship. But, definately make sure he is the right one because you don't want to be just another statistic in the divorce section. Good luck.