An idea about marriage...

Would this not increase the amount of people who get divorced? I would think so as if you could stay married for only five years many people would might take that offer up, "separate" or "divorce" (as you did not make this clear) and then go to someone new, maybe coming back to that person later. I think it's morally wrong, I also think that it would destroy or hurt the children of the parents. "mommy why do I have 8 different dads?" Almost like they have one dad through elementary and then another three middle and two years of high school. With this implemented, I feel more and more people would be likely to only stay with their husband or wife for five years.

Also, I doubt god would be very happy with everyone if we were to do this.

I am married.

I am divorced. I met my ex-husband in Australia. I married him in England. My divorce papers came from Australia. My ex-husband and I don't contact each other. Since he and I got divorced I have only heard from him twice. He is now working in China. I don't imagine I will ever see him again. After all this time he would be like a stranger to me. My marriage lasted for six years and I wouldn't be able to stand another six years with him. I was in my early twenties when I married him and now I am in my late thirties. I think it would be challenging to reduce the number of divorces. If a couple that are married have come to the end of their marriage it would be difficult for them to stay together.

well, marriage is a sacred vow between two people and marriage must be carefully studied first before making that move because it involves lifetime commitment to each other, it is difficult to divorce or get separated it will make things complicated, a good marriage is needed because two people that loved each other and understand each other make up a good marriage and therefore it will end up happily ever after.

The notion that marriage isn't a 'business deal' is poppycock! I absolutely agree that marriage SHOULD be the sacred union of two people. However there's a good measure of business that goes into a marriage. If there wasn't, no legal documentation would be required of a marriage, much less a divorce. There would also be no legal proceedings to determine child custody and property division, plus alimony. People should take the COMMITMENT of marriage more seriously, and realize that there is no magical happily ever after. A marriage requires hard work, dedication and respect amongst many other things. If you're not willing to work at it, don't enter into it. I don't believe the solution to reducing divorce is making a marriage "lease" if you will, however. There isn't a whole lot that can change a person's mind once they've decided they've had enough of another.

I am happily married right now. You have a great imagination! I guess, if that will be the case we can call it as "marriage renewal". A couple can renew their vows if they still want to stay on the relationship. He he. Sounds good?
Ok. But marriage should last a lifetime. There is no expiration. I remember the joke that Ive heard. The husband tries to find the expiration date of their marriage contract.
Marriage is not just a contract/agreement between the couple but also with the Lord who binded the couple as one.

I believe that marriage means something, it is not just a contract you sign again when it is up. So I believe that would be wrong.

What is the difference to how it is now? If you think you want the option of checking out in five years, don't get married. If you were married, and have had enough in five years you might get divorced anyway.

Personally I would feel very insecure in my marriage if I knew he had an 'out' option in six months time.

I also think it is incredibly selfish towards the children. If thats what you go into a marriage intending - having a 'loophole' - let the kids have one and be able to fire you as their parents after five yearsif YOU don't meet their standards!!

i can see both sides of this. Being stuck in a marriage that isnt working isnt good for anyone. But on the flip side if theres children involved then its really bad for them to have to split their time between parents. I guess this sorta arrangement would be ok for couples that dont have children. Interesting way of looking at things. I too have said i dont think humans were ment to be together forever with one person

Hi guys.. im new to this and this is my first discussion.I feel marriage as a lifetime commitment. But these days marriages are seem to be failing due to the increasing number of problems with the modern world. The elements that are missin in nowadays marriages r love and time. Simply a marriage can be compared to a cage where the outside birds despair to get in and those within get despair to go out.

Well, if you expect happiness and peace by hiring a spouse on 5 years contract then you are hopelessly wrong. Marriages survive only when two people love each other, not for money or physical pleasure, but for the admiration and affection they have for each other. Do you think any fine gentleman with self-respect will be happy to marry someone on 5 years contract? Only bad guys will with bad intentions will go for it.

well, i think that don't marry a person unless you don't know him that how he is..............take your time.........know the person............and than decide whetherto marry him/her or not, its not that first you marry than you find out that........the other person.........is not right........marriage is not a joke........you should not marry a person like that........marriage is not a game.....take it seriously........