Do you believe in the institution of marriage ??

I think it is up to the couple. Many people believe it just to be a piece of paper with no real merit. I am married. And plan to stay that way. Yes I do have faith in marriage. But that is because I have faith in the person I am married to. And that is a very important point.

I still have faith in Marriage, that is why before I would finally commit myself to it, I have to be prepared on all aspects to accept and face every consequences the marriage will bring me and to my future husband. It is a commitment and a responsibility. It is something that has to be taken easily. It is another stage of one's life.

I totally have faith in it. With that meaning I totally have faith in my husband and my marriage. I think a lot of people just live together as it is somewhat easier. I say that because I have seen too many move on when even something little happens, after all you don't have to go thru a divorce or anything, some just move on. I know that some say it is just a piece of paper, it is, but with that it is knowing that you have made a commitment to 1 person and that one is the one that you need to make it work with. I don't believe that it is all going to living in thou, most of the people I know (am friends with) are married or even after living together decide to get married within a year or so. I guess in the end it is a personal decision and I'm enjoying mine, being married.

I agree that living together and short term relationships seem to be rising in popularity compared to marriage. I also believe there are a number of people who rush into marriage before giving the relationship enough time to see if it will work. There doesn't seem to be a happy medium anymore. Despite these realities, I do believe in the institution of marriage. If the marriage is based on the right things, and the couple understand that it is constant work to make a marriage work . . . then I believe it will work. If both people in the marriage don't share this belief, then I think they'll become part of the popular statistics.

hi my friend.I'm responding after such along gap to you.yeah i do believe in the institution of marriage.according to Hindu culture & tradition it is the most sacred of rituals that ties a man & a woman in a relationship .it defines our customs.what is the reason behind this sort of question ?don't you believe in it ?

The institution of marriage is ridiculous nonsense. It destroys the freedom of the individuals and one should not get amrried. Now, the divorce statistics in the west has gone so high it is a wonder that there are still people who have faith in marriage. But surprisingly, there are many of those who have faith in marriage who land up getting divorced.

to me it's not about faith i the institution of marriage. that seems such an impersonal concept, to me. what is important in my eyes is the OATH. I was raised in a religion that places enormous emphasis on the importance of keeping your word, and that an Oath places a mark on your soul that can never be removed. to break an Oath is to scar your own soul. so. when I marry later this year, that Oath will hold me to my word. I would not be making it if I had the SLIGHTEST doubt in my mind that we are forever. I don't believe there is anything wrong with living together unmarried with someone. I do believe that it is wrong to make an Oath without giving it every part of your souls consideration that you will keep it. so I think it's good that people live together, rather than take an Oath lightly. if and when they want to make further commitment, and are ready to do so, then they can take the next step. I would rather see a couple together in the same home for many years before making that Oath than marrying without having been together for that time.

yeah happy lotting and have a nice day

Hi, yes I believe but there is more to it than meets the eye. I for one was previously married but it ended after 8 years through no fault of my own. Right now ilive with my b/f but he knows why I am in no hurry to take that step again.I see some people get married with such low expectations and it seems no longer "as long as we both shall live" but I see more of "until I find someone better". I want my next marriage to be my final marriage.

I m an indian and according to our culture and custom, marriage is an sacred institution.Now a days what happened wishes of a person is increasing day by day.And surrounding media forces person to get more variety in anything, even in relationship.human beings are surrounded by media like TV, Radio , Internet , that is making him mindless. so he/she is not belive in marriage and that is limited up to some person. Human sometimes require mental support at certain age and that he/she can get thru long term relationship.

marriage has been taken too lightly these days with the constant media bombardment of married couples having extra marital affairs after being bored with their partners within a few years. look at television series such as "desperate housewives" and you can see that. also the increasing pace and stress in our lives brought about by increasing workload, dual working parents and the desire to raise kids who MUST excel in the future have put more strained on marriages more than before. cohibition is thus the latest thing to give the couples a taste test of what marriage would be like to prepare them for the future.

YES I'AM, If i want have kids someday i want already marry before i have mu own kids. Maybe cos am type traditional woman, or maybe cos i think rase children is not just my responsibility this is he (my husband) responsibility too. This is just my opinion, its OK if out there someone have different opinion from me. But for me is very important to give good value to my children about family, paren, sister, brother, uncle etc.