Think Twice About These Marriage Rules

United States
May 12, 2010 6:27pm CST
Thank Yahoo! I just read this article where it listed the 9 rules one shouldn't follow. Here they are: 1. Never go to bed angry. 2.Always be 100% honest. 3.never vacation without each other 4.If you fight, you are headed for a divorce 5.Once you have children, they come first 6.You should never sleep in separate beds 7.Partners should sync up their hobbies 8.If there is no spark, you are doomed 9.Boring is bad. Never go to bed angry? If I am angry I Can't go to bed. I have to focus on the solution or the proper revenge.But I can see agreeing to disagree.That's what the article said to do . Agree to disagree and revisit the issue later. I'm sorry , I am Always 100% honest. But I Am Never mean or rude. There is a way to talk about something you hate or what is hurtful Without hurting your partner's feelings.The article said you " need to be polite and caring when it comes to your partner's feelings."Never vacation without each other? Why not? If you are lucky enough to agree on the Ideal vacation , like my buy and me, Then Go together. But what if you like the mountains and he Needs the beach. Why not go on separate vacations?If you fight, you are headed for divorce? No! It all depends on How you fight.If a good argument clears the air , you two may remain together. The article said the couple who never fights because they are holding back to avoid a conflict are more likely to split. I always thought once the children come , they come first. It is one o the reasons I Never wanted children. But the article said that a couple who make their relationship top priority is better . Kids need to " see you in charge and they feel safe and more secure with parents who are in a loving relationship."you should never sleep in separate beds. Well , I remember my mom saying she preferred to sleep in her own bed and she was married to my dad for 35 years!One partner can be a morning person and the other a night owl.The article said " Getting a good night sleep is crucial to the health of your mind, body, and marriage."Syncing up hobbies can be impossible. And the article said, " giving up your passion is to akin to forgoing your independence.Without independence in a marriage , people feel trapped." Funny I Thought I was suppose to feel trapped! Lol! But I can understand going and doing your hobby Without yor mate may be a good thing.and Sparks? Who truly expects fiery hot passion from beginning to end? The problem , many feel the passion wains the relationship is over and they look for someone else.And last but not least, Boring is bad? I think they are talking about a relationship Without Drama. Ok. The less drama the better I guess. The article was saying Knowing where you spouse is and being in a routine is a good thing. Your thoughts.
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@max1950 (2306)
• United States
12 May 10
i only agree with 2 and 9 the rest is life on life's terms, we sleep in different rooms because if we didnt we would never get any sleep, we both can shake a room snoring.#5 is a shaky subject, the kids come first up until a certain age and the parents can decide what age that is.
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• United States
13 May 10
I always thought the children would come first Always.that's whyI never had kids. I want my guy to come first.
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@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
13 May 10
Thank you for posting this one. There are some other things that we need to consider for our marriage and it seems it was not included in that rules. Some of that rules I dont want to agree, some of it i can agree with.
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@Mitraa (3184)
• India
13 May 10
You have really posted very nice marriage rules! In my opinion, 'Marriage' itself is an institution of rules and these rules always guide a family for an ideal unit of society! Honesty, Sacrifice, Tolerence, Politeness, Sincerity, Positive Attitude and Depth of Feelings are the prime objectives of every marriage world wide! All these are based on love and human values! In fact marriage is the most important social institution that must be based upon these ethical rules of love and human values for an ever better society with ideal citizens in every family! Thanks for this nice posting on marriage and have nice married time always!!
• United States
13 May 10
Sorry I am not married and I never will be. The main reason is I never would love a husband as I would a lover. Romantic love and marriage for me would never mix . And I never want children. Why marry?
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
13 May 10
1. I can't sleep if I'm angry either. 2. Yeah, honey your haircut looks like shite. I don't think so. 3. Separate vacations can be a good thing. 4. If you can't fight, you're more likely to be headed toward a divorce. 5. If you don't make time for yourself, your children will suffer. 6. If you can't sleep because of your spouse's snoring, a separate bed can save the marriage. 7. Separate interests as well as interest in common are very good. 8. For me, I think this one is true. Not 24/7 or the same after 20 years as on day one, but there has to be something. 9. I can deal with boring - to a point.
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• United States
14 May 10
2. I would tell the man I love how I really feel about his haircut. But a husband? I would never even notice.5? Really? I always thought Children Come first Always. That's why I know I should never have any.8. I never thought of a husband as a lover nor a lover as a husband. So that Spark would never be there in the first place.So with that said I expect to be bored.I never will marry.
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• United States
14 May 10
Oh! I understand.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
14 May 10
re: #5 children don't always come first. The important stuff, sure. But as they get older and less needy, it is not only OK, it is absolutely necessary for the parents to take time for themselves, their relationship, their health, etc. If you're happy, rested, not stressed you will do much better by your children.
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@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
13 May 10
I have never been married and never will be married. I have not dated in 17 years and don't plan to for the rest of my life. Relationships are hard and if Mr Perfect isn't out there,forget it! I have drawn so my losers to me over the years,which was not my intention, been taken advantage of,thought I needed a man in my life,realize I want one but i am better off without! My life has to be simple! Of course it gets really lonely at times but I rather avoid the situation then being hurt and humiluated! I have seen so many bad marriages that continue when they would be better off in divorce! Then I look at all the marriages that failed,it makes me feel better that I will grow old as a spinster! I know i'm probaly missing out on a lot but I don't care! I don't want to take that chance again! With the Rules of Marriage I should give it to the couples I know who neeed this! They need some spark put back in their lives!
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• United States
13 May 10
My view of marriage is very, very oldfashioned and the Main point is to have children. I Never wanted childre so I never wajnt to marry. I made up my mind when I was 7 about kids and 13 about marriage. Nothing has come along to change my mind. Thankfully a guy found me and he totally understands my point of view.
• Philippines
13 May 10
For me, some rules are meant to be broken... lol. :D like the numbers 3, 4 and 7. For the third rule, yes you can have a vacation without your partner. there's this time called "me time" and it's good to have it because you get to know yourself more during this me time. you can improve or just enhance yourself so you can be a better person when facing people especially to your loved ones. for the fourth rule, fighting is also allowed ayt. fighting can be healthy in a relationship but BE SURE not let it out of hands and grow or it'll eat your relationship up! Don't make this your daily habit. Besides, if you look at the positive side, you can always "kiss and make up" after a fight (get it? *wink* LOL!). For the seventh rule, this i found really funny. So if your husband plays basketball and the wife doesn't know how to play it (and she hates that sport.. like me lol), then she should enroll herself in a sports clinic to learn a mean basketball so she can keep up with his hubby. That's not right, right? I mean you don't have to force yourself to learn something you don't want to just to impress him. You can just support him by cheering.. lol! well if the wife really wants to learn then so be it. :D But just remember that you don't have to sync every darn hobby. you can always find something in common and have FUN doing it.
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• United States
13 May 10
Thank G-d My man doesn't play basketball! I hate the game! I don't see the point. If basketball was his passion , we would have to part. 6 months out of the year , we wouldn't have Anything to do with each other. Because as he sees his sport, my belocved sport would be airing at the Same time, Hockey.It would be over before it started. I hate fighting. The promise of a good make up wouldn't be a good enough reason to fight.Thankfully my guy and I can talk about Anything.
• Canada
13 May 10
Hubby and I sleep separately because of the size of our apt. We are thinking of getting a fouton so we can sleep together in the living room. I can't go to bed angry. I don't sleep till the problem is solved. Separate vacations? Last summer I went to Ohio for a rare weekend with the girls. It was Hubby's idea that I go, since it's rare we are all able to get together. Immigration lawyer advised him nit to leave Canada, but he didn't want that to stop me from going. Kidscome first? That's why we don't have or want any!!! You know about our awsome marriage, and you know we've writtenour own rules.
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• United States
13 May 10
i know. You two have shown me that a married couple Can be in love And best friends at the same time. And now I have my guy and I Know I can have it Without marriage!
@Naisan (215)
• Philippines
13 May 10
im thinking of getting married--well just thinking and looking around. the statements are pretty much simple but i doubt it if really couples are abiding by it
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
13 May 10
I have to say that it is easy to say than done. These rules are reasonable and good. But frankly it is not easy to do it. I will also break some rules, especially when I am angry. I love China
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
13 May 10
Some of this is pure hooey! I am with you...if I am mad I certainly can't go to bed or sleep for that matter. I try not to stew about it but what can you do? And every one needs time away from each other...even on vacation sometimes!
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@climber7565 (2579)
• United States
14 May 10
Thank you, sounds like this is great food for thought. One should study this and practice it always. Very nice post. People must always learn to nurture so to avoid loosing that warmth.
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