What People Expects from You
@breakfastgirl (66)
Philippines
May 4, 2007 6:29am CST
An old male doctor told me yesterday that love is not that important in finding a life time partner. What is important according to him that ladies should find in a man is the security she will get from that person and he meant properties and cash in banks to that extent. Well, he has a point, with the growing crisis of our commodities today, plunging yourself into a marriage you are not sure of a better future is like making a suicide. Isn't it? But is that the only basis for marriage-- SECURITY? is it not more fulfilling to marry someone you really love?Another female friend told me sometime ago that love will eventually fade when you don't have money. When starving starts all the**** words will come out from your mouths and that's where arguments will start and eventually may the call the relationship quits.
But reflecting on my parent's situation, i come to realize that love can do wonders in relationships. Love will sustain the relationship if both parties will be so willing to work hand in hand to make it last. And of course, contentment is part of it. Simple living is not a sin... marrying someone you love who doesn't have much to offer in life is not a sin as well. I guess what was just so sad is taht people expects an educated lady to marry a wealthy guy even in the absence of love ( i guess, that thing is already acceptable now a days).. i believe that finding someone you really love is a big factor in making the relationship work.... finding a wealthy guy who loves you and you love in return is an added plus... but let's face it, not all can have the chance to find a wealthy person to marry... what is important is that you love each other... when you have enough love, the two of you can compromise on a lot of things and have a harmonious relationship. But when love is platonic, surely you will have lot of indifferences that will eventually split you up in the relationship.
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
4 May 07
Marriage for convenience? I don't agree. . .You are right, breakfast girl, it is not enough to marry somebody who can give you security (financial). . .happiness cannot be tested in terms of how much money your partner has in the bank, how many cars, houses, etc. There are a lot of things in this world which money cannot buy, and one of this is love. . .I agree with you also for saying that when love is present in a relationship (as in the case of your parents) everything else will follow. . .even with very simple means, the couple can see themselves through because they have each other to hold on to. As a couple, we also experienced difficulties in our marriage life, but we were able to pull it through because we never gave up losing hope because we love each other, and were more concerned about the future of our children. Your thoughts about marriage and love are truly admirable, breakfastgirl. . .