Gay marriage has become legal in many countries

India
July 7, 2010 11:21am CST
Living together is common in western countries. It is becoming common in India too these days. So what next? Marrying more than one person will also become legal? (I don't support polygamy, believe me, just wondering) Will it not affect the family life?
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
7 Jul 10
hello dear anna, The world is getting worst in almost every aspects(of life and modernization). Living together and having several partner/divorce/separation will affect the family life(exp with kids). But,it is common now,and even becoming normal. It is an individual choice,and we cannot judge them for doing so,we never knew the real score why people had to do that. With your topic header,regarding gay marriage...i won't agree for it,never a bit.
• India
7 Jul 10
hi, dear jai, your each word is a gem.It is true that if you live without a marriage or having more than one partner then trouble starts.It will affect the peace in family. I would stay with one partner than experiencing problems.
• India
7 Jul 10
But both our cases fail miserably nah, let us be good now, ok?
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
7 Jul 10
that's good to know my dear anna,even if your heart ache for longing someone to love nah (hahaha) well,my case is just another case (ugh ugh).
@vathsala30 (3732)
• India
7 Jul 10
Living together may be interesting or fun to the persons concerned, but the children born during that period is considered to be an illegitimate child, which do not have any value or respect in our society. It also affects the phychology of that child in so many ways and it can not claim any legal rights in the assets of his biological father equally with his legit siblings. Marrying more than one will leads to destruction of ones peace of mind and increase in the population but very rarely some are doing well and i have seen two such families
• India
7 Jul 10
Hi, vathsala you have said it so beautifully that living together is not yet recognized by our society yet. Polygamy will lead to a lot of problems. Thank God, I am happy with my spouse and not looking for one more wife.
• India
7 Jul 10
But do you think that even if you long for one more wife in this age, will you get? i do not think somebody will be still a spinster at the age of 40+ waiting somewhere for you still do not get disappointed. I will search one for you through matrimony
• India
7 Jul 10
wow, thanks for your help. You are a true friend who understands the friend's desire. Looking forward to your choice.
@hanah87 (1835)
• Malaysia
8 Jul 10
Hi vijayanths.In our religion,Islam...living together is a sin and would giving more problem.But to polygamy is allowed with condition that man can be fair and have enough money to polygamy.Living together cannot be same with polygamy because in another case,it give a benefit to people who cannot get their own child or when the woman as the wife is sick and cannot fulfill her husband sexuality.Living together will bring a damage to humanity institution because many un sin child will be born by the couple who's not married and be insult by society.The morality become low and damage.
• India
9 Jul 10
Yes, hanah I can understand that living together and polygamy are different. I also understand that in Muslim countries a man can marry more than one woman if he is having the money to support them. Living together may not be accepted by some communities yet. I agree with you on that.
@Jotomy (6322)
• India
8 Jul 10
Hi anna, all became so common nowadays... i don't understand where we are living... Read this... Woman lawyer changes organs to marry her friend: A 36 years old woman lawyer of Orissa High court, who is in love with a girl, has changed her organs as she feared her fiance, also a girl, would one-day marry a boy and part with her. Six months ago, advocate Lipi(named changed on request) apporached Dr Akshaya Kumar Rout, a cosmetic surgeon in Vivekandna Hospital in the city and wished to undergo to organ change operation. Sources : Deccan Chronicle July 5th in Daring Step[i][/i]
• India
9 Jul 10
oh, it's a news for me Jotomy. When you are seriously in love you will be ready and prepared to do anything for it. later on you may not have the same intensity though. If you want a love to fail, make it a success first, then it will fail automatically after some time. I think their feelings are to be respected now.
@Jotomy (6322)
• India
10 Jul 10
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 10
In Indonesia, living together is called "Kumpul Kebo"; kumpul = get together, kebo = cow. So "kumpul kebo" means living like a cow. It is meant for a sinister for people who live together before the marriage. Well, of course, it does not end the practice here in Indonesia. And there are more and more gays, too. Indonesia citizens are mostly Moslem. Moslem allows man to have four wives. How does it affect the family? Older generation accepted this condition. Some of the younger generation wives would not allow that to happen. They prefer to have a divorce than having a rival in the family.
• India
8 Jul 10
Yesjennyze, thanks for the information. I now get an idea about the soial life in Indonesia. I know that Moslem man can marry more than one woman. Nice to note it does not affect the family life. I do respect every religion's faiths. In India gay relationships are increasing these days. Let them choose their way of living.
• India
9 Jul 10
may be the word gay is tagged as a mature content.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
9 Jul 10
I don't why why this post is said to have a mature content. There's nothing racy on your response. Anyway, thank you.
@rhodzptc (1317)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
I think there is some reason why this peoples go to other country and marry someone of their same sexes because they were unable to that on their country because it wasn't legal.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
7 Jul 10
Hi vijayanths, I support gay marriage because it is just another human right. We don't choose who we are going to fall in love with and there is plenty of evidence to show that gays and lesbians are born that way. I have no problem with people living together outside of marriage but I don't support polygamy. Blessings.
• India
7 Jul 10
Hi, Pose, i don't have anything against gay marriage. As you said it's their right to live with some one who want to live with.I think living together is common in your country. In India it's still not fully approved by our society.
@silvercoin (2101)
• Lithuania
7 Jul 10
No, I don't think that any of these things could affect strong people and strong families.Talking about the freedom of choice, everyone should be free to choose their own way of life, wrong or right.If you feel that you're polygamist, OK, go on.If you feel you're gay, OK, be gay then.I think it would be worse if some woman or man should live with a person who's hiding his/her orientation.It's better to know who's who.
• India
8 Jul 10
I fully agree with you silvercoin. That is the way one should live. One should have his/her own choice to live with the person they like. Let it be gay, another relationship whatever.
• Philippines
8 Jul 10
I don't support gay marriages. Sorry but I always believe that marriage is between a man and a woman and marriage is one of the sacred rites. Polygamy I think is legal in a Muslim religion as long as the husband could support his wives. Polygamy is illegal in our country except in a Muslim religion.
• India
9 Jul 10
Yes, mercedlegurpa, polygamy is illegal in our country India. But Muslims in India have different kind of laws for them. A Muslim man can legally wed more than a woman, I think. Living together is also becoming popular in metro cities in India. I think all these things are inevitable.
@dsrp82 (676)
• Brazil
8 Jul 10
I totally support it! I totally support gay people! I have lots of gay friends and they rock! Like my avatars says: No discrimination! Peace!
• India
8 Jul 10
hi dsrp you live as you preach. good. You have an avtar and you give meaning to it practically. Nice to note that you don't show any recrimination in any relationship. I do feel that every one must have the freedom to live with whom they want to live. However it should not affect the life of others.