Why get married?

I know that times are changing and traditional things are starting to seem to be more of bother than anything else, but at the end of the day, when all is said and done, you do it, because it is the right thing to do.

I got married too because of my religious belief. And I think it's the primary reason. It's symbolic of the commitment we make to each other and the commitment we make before God. I have to admit, though, that marriage doesn't stop couples from separating but I do think it becomes more difficult to separate for married couples. I believe many would think twice before parting ways because of their belief and the commitment they made (assuming they did not go into marriage haphazardly).

Well...I believe in marriage because I guess I'm sort of religious, and my beliefs are that God wants us to marry. He wants us to make that covenant in front of Him and by His authority that we are bonded for life. I believe that we can't really become one flesh, until we come before Him and His throne together first and foremost, and secondly before our family, loved ones and friends. I do understand what you mean though. Couples that already live together and do things as if they're married probably don't give marriage much importance, they'll probably marry later on for the legal aspects of it. But I couldn't care less about the legalistic benefits of marriage, I just want to please God and do right in His eyes. (Sorry if I went all nutso, Jesus freak on you. LOL)

i get married because i wanted to have a family, i wanted to have children...gosh i love kids :)

hi just for fun

I believe marriage ties us together in a way that just living together cannot. Commitment. We are committed to each other, to our kids, to making life work together. We didn't try it out first. We made a commitment before God, our families and friends. This commitment keeps us together even when things get tough. We both have the confidence that the other will always be there to share in the good, the bad and the ugly.

I support marriage. Marriage give property or legal right to a woman and their children. If anyone fall in any problem or need a claim for marriage certificate or VISA then marriage is necessary. Moreover, marriage is rule of God and who believe religion must believe marriage. If not it is a great sin. Marriage is eternal rule and a celebrity and memorable day, say marriage day. If marriage is not done then marriage day cannot be celebrate. Live together is no problem in those country which allow it though marriage is great scope for the future generation. As if anybody say your kids that your parent had no marriage event then the childs may feel bad mood.

Marriage is different. It's not just a paper or something. If you want to have a family your own and get a blessing from God, you might want to get married to someone you want to spend your life with. It's not necessary to others but if you do respect God you will probably want to do that.

I think marriage is just a bigger and better way for two people to express their love to eachother and I also think it better cements a relationship. But then again, not everyone is interested in a wedding and they're perfectly happy with their partners. I think that's great. Whatever works for those people. I'm glad people aren't bound by norms/traditions anymore and that we are freer to choose what we wish.

Actually, more and more people are getting married now than living together and they are doing it at a lot younger age. Perhaps people want to revert back to more traditional times of the nuclear family. I am married with two children and I wouldn't have it any other way. Ideally, children need two stable parents to get through childhood and the trauma of adolesence and they need to do it in a stable environment.

My husband and I have been living together for the last two years without being married. We will eventually get married and not because it is important for both of us. In case something arises in a legal issue, there should be a legal document binding us together, thats all ! We have some things to clear up and as soon as it clears up, we will get married. In my Opinion, I dont think there is so much of an importance in marriage as soon as partners can understand each other and love each other and be in a faithful relationship.

people who dont get married are afraid of commitment.marriage creates balance in life.

yes especially for women

getting married increases each person's wonderful opportunity to have a family

Simply because I don't wanna live my life alone. I need somebody to care for me. I need somebody to love, a child to play with and wishing to live life as simple as it is and as happy as ever too... I wanted to show them how I love and take care of them for an indefinite years. And Im very sure in return they will do the same way in my older years to come.

Well my reasons are simple and straight, marriage is something that can get you comitted to stay with your loved one forever, though the same maybe be said for people who are not married but what is the guarantee that couples will not be willing to split up due to some petty reasons, atleast in a state of marriage you will ponder over it many times before taking the big decision. In the west it is very common to live together but then again the split up rate is also high and in cases of marriage the rate of divorce is also very high but here in the east, marriage means comittment for life and this in turn makes family stay together and have a better understanding of each other, divorce here is something that is very rare to hear and besides would would not just want to have a happy marriage life, settle down and have a great family rather than having kids say that "I have a mom and a dad but they are not married" Also many surveys have proved that couples who are married tend to stick together more as compared to couples who just live together. Also parents that just live together without meaningfull relationship that can have a negative effect on kids. I have met many people online that used to just live together but after years and years they eventually tied the knot and when asked why? their reply was "Although we did lead a happy life but there was this emptiness that would not go away and since we have been bonded together (marriage) that emptiness is no more"

Because my husband and I were in love. In my time there were two type of women, the ones you married and the ones you didn't. If a man wanted to 'play house' or have you 'live in sin,' he was not the type of man you wanted. That meant unless you smiled at his jokes, and didn't touch his money, because you had your own, he could leave you, perhaps not the first year, but later down the road --twenty years or thirty years. He didn't have to pay for a divorce, he was gone. You have to ask yourself who was the first one to bring up the subject of living together, you or him? Do you really believe that woman who are married are slaves of their husband, that they say, "I have to obey my husband, sigh!" A wife obeys her husband because she loves him, not that he holds a whip or will beat her with his belt. Marriage is the love of a man for a woman when they are united either by a priest, preacher, rabbi, etc. justice of the peace, or marriage commissioner and to say that it is just a piece of paper is to devalue it.

to raise a family and to raise a children...

I am married and I have no regrets so far. My reason for marrying is based on my belief that marriage is still sacred and a legal union. I agree that nowadays we hear reports or news about annulment and the like but why go with the flow when you can be yourself! Why not stablish some sort of standard for yourself and your life?

Why get married? HMM... Sometimes I ask that same question. My husband is in the military and is gone a lot. I sometimes think what's the point of getting married ,just to be alone all the time? marriage should be a safe place to be loved and cared for and to know your never alone. It should be a partnership. A team. Why are there so many men and women alone? Even thought they are married? Feels like being single sometimes. Love hurts.