Why do you still stay on?

@rosdimy (3926)
Malaysia
December 26, 2008 3:24pm CST
Not all marriages sail smoothly. At one point or another formerly loving couples can come to disagreements over certain issues. In many cases the disagreement become more frequent and loud quarrels can be heard by the neighbours. But the funny thing is (at least to some people) even after having had strong verbal disagreements many of these couples still remain together. The question is why do couples like this (maybe even you) stick to each other? Is it because of the vows you aade? Is it because of the children? Or? all the best
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@srganesh (6340)
• India
27 Dec 08
Yes!All marriages don't sail smoothly.Then what are you going to do getting off the relation?Even if your going to another commitment,then you are going to face the same.If there is no contradictions between two individuals,then it proves that one among them is not thinking by himself.It is common to get arguments within best friends too.There will be no relations existing if it is demanded unique ideas.What is fun if you always have yes or always no?Apart from having a quarrel,the parents are running their life smooth.Why should we exaggerate the misunderstandings alone?Let us see their positive attitudes too.Cheers!
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
I think you have a point there srganesh. From experience I am suspicious of marriages which do not face a single hitch. It can mean the couple has individual secrets known only to themselves or one spouse has subjugated the other. Humans are never known to be perfect. This understanding and willingness to work out things together help in maintaining a relationship. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
• United States
27 Dec 08
Maybe under all the disagreements there is still Love. I think it is a mistake to stay together is the Love is gone, just for the kid. It really isn't for the kids because they know what is going on even though the parents do not think they do. Kids catch more than we think they do. I hasve known couples that semed to Love to disagree. Under it all they Loved each other. Just becauase you are married doesn't mean you give up yourself. You bring your two individual beings to the marriage and merge but not so to give up who you are. That is why some eople say, "You arn't the person that I married". If you give up yourself and be lost in the relationship, you are no longer the person your mate fell in love with. I have seen this and I hope it makes some sence to you who is reading it.
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
A case of 'love conquers all'. I know that there is something holding couples together even after having a row. But that something is not always the same. That is the main reason for my curiousity. The sharing of experiences can help us stregthen our character. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
@balasri (26537)
• India
27 Dec 08
I stay on because I always know that marriage is a sacred relationship.It is a culmination of everything.It caters to all the feelings of us like love,lust,friendship,care,concern,understanding and above all our responsibilities to each other.I stay on because I have come to the level of not being able to function without her.We do have become a single entity.I can I seperate myself from her?
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@balasri (26537)
• India
29 Dec 08
Thanks friend.These kind of rare breed is abundant in India.And I think that is one of our strength.
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
Thank you for your response. Not many people nowadays look at marriage as something sacred. The majority would pay lip service, and later on give all sorts of excuses for their incompatibility. People like you are becoming a rare breed. all the best, rosdimy
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
26 Dec 08
Well as you stated every couple at some point quarrels or gets loud. It is normal really, after all you both still have your own opinions, thoughts, feelings, and ideas. For us, honestly we don't argue or anything anymore but it took a long to get here. LOL! But to answer your question, some stay together for the kids (in my opinion not a good idea normally), some because of vows they made, some because they are not sure what would be out in the world waiting for them. Others for the security of a house and money will stay. There are so many reasons and all different for different people. Everyone has their own reasons. Another thing is just because they do argue, it does not mean they have a bad relationship or that they don't love each other. It could mean they just might need time to work as a couple.
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
Obviously you had some experience instead of parroting other people's view points without actually understanding what it is all about, I appreciate the sharing. As for me I do not like to sever a relationship unless it is something that really cannot be avoided. I think when we quarrel we say certain things to each other which make us understand more of each other. I have friends who never seem to have any misunderstanding. Then the next day they were divorced. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
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• Philippines
26 Dec 08
for me it's because of the commitment to each other...Couple under Church of Christ like my faith is too far different to separated or as if impossible to untied their vows by just earthly men..if you got married you have no excape on it..commitment is forever...she is your wife, he is your husband..you have to live a life forever together with your children..The best thing here is patience and faith with each...other..couple should be spiritually aware..
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
26 Dec 08
It is good that there are people who can stay committed to their vows instead of making fun of them. I dare say in this aspect you have a strong faith and resilient, something which is no longer common nowadays. To hold the anger and emotions instead of dropping everything sure takes a lot of patience and strength. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
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@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Hello rosdimy! I do admit that my husband and I have a little arguments sometimes but it's not to the point of shouting each other. I think it's ok for me as long as my partner is not verbally abusing me or physically hurting me. I think others just stick to their partner even if they frequently argue maybe because they still love each other, because of their vows and most of all because of their children.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
9 Jan 09
It seems kind of silly if marriages break up due to simple things. It shows immaturity. Have you noticed that couples which sometimes argue with each other tend to stay together compared to couples who never had any arguments? I guess they became bored with each other. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
• United States
9 Jan 09
Yes, you're right. A relationship should have a spice sometimes...hehehe..
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Dec 08
Well, there could be a lot of reasons people choose to stay Married who are contantly arguing. Sometimes it could be Financial pressures, other times it could be a lot of other things as well. I know that especially when these fights become abusive such as hitting, etc. then it is time for counseling, and if that does not work then think of other things before something becomes more from it. But a lot of people do choose to stick together because of the kids. But in any situation really people need to seriously consider what it is doing to themselves and the kids as in the Best thing for them to do. But just because someone argues from time to time does not mean it is hopeless and helpless unless it is either constant or becomes abusive or harmful to someones health as well.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 08
You are quite perceptive in this matter. Was it due to experience or observation? Whatever you are quite right about argument and hopelessness. In a hopeless situation the children would have been affected badly. As it is many argumentative couples have successfull children. This is another proof that we should not jump too quick to conclusions. For all we know a peaceful family may actually be dysfunctional. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
• United States
27 Dec 08
My husband and I have been married for 36 years and our marriage is stronger than ever. It is hard to say what makes couples stay together through some very hard times. I and my husband both look at marriage as a very serious committment. Throwing in the towel when trouble came along was not even an option. We worked through the times of trouble. It is worth the work to make a marriage last. I have always looked at marriage as a full and beautiful rose bush. The flowers on my rose bush are very full and the fragrance is great. There are many flowers on my rosebush and the thorns are few now. When my rosebush first started there were quite a few thorns. But now after 36 years there are still some thorns but they are minor. When I reach to pick a flower off my rosebush my face lights up and I smile very big. Because my husband and I have a rosebush that has stood the test of time and comes out a most beautiful rosebush to behold. My husband is the heart of my rosebush and he holds my heart in his hands with such care.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
A rose bush - that is a nice idea. More often than not marriages need the commitment of both sides. You and your husband seem to have done a great job. Even though in my religion separation is allowed in irrevocable cases, i prefer keeping the option at the side, not at the end of the list. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
27 Dec 08
my auntie and uncle who fights every other day is still staying on because of money and because they want to avoid nay-sayers. You do understand that in every family, there are bound to have relatives who's tongue is so long that they can lick their folks in the kitchen while still being sitted in the living room. another point is, my auntie and uncle don't earn much. they have to combine both their earnings to make ends meet every month. which means given their expenditure, one can only live for 2 weeks of the pay. the children has long gone been their excuse. my cousins are already above 18 and earning their own pocket money. sometimes we wonder why they still stay together when there is no more love left. but one can only guess.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
Probably they do not want to scale down their lifestyle, at least that is what I understand from the contents of your response. Maybe they think at their age it is not easy to find someone else. From another viewpoint their case can be taken as an example of 'marriage means sharing'. Or maybe they hold on to the policy of one partner for life. Maybe they can give a better answer. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
@lvaldean (1612)
• United States
27 Dec 08
Sometimes that is just the nature of communication within the relationship. Every couple has different dynamics, different styles of communication. From the outside looking in it may appear dysfunctional but that is simply the opinion of outsiders. From the inside the disputes are part of the glue, even loud disputes are part of the glue..part of the style of the relationship. Who knows why people communicate the way the do. Who knows why some couples battle loudly while others never raise their voices to one another. Who are we to judge what works or doesn't work for each person. Personally? Give me a good rip roaring battle now and then. Clear the air and get it over with. Rather this than the walls of silence.
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@lvaldean (1612)
• United States
28 Dec 08
Oh yeah we have an ocassional fight. We ocassionally raise our voices. What we don't do is call names, insult, hit, throw things. What we don't do is say things that leave lasting wounds or that are hurtful. We fight about what is right now. What is making us angry right this minute. It is the nature of relationships, ours and others. We love each other but that doesn't mean that we like everything the other does every single minute of every single day. It doesn't mean even that we like each other every single minute of every single day. It just means that we love each other enough to fight through the bad times back to the good. It means that we love each other enough to remember that we mostly like each other.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
So it means you have an occasional exchange with your partner? Yes, we should not judge what works or does not work for each person. We can only offer our suggestions. But most of us like to make comments on other people without finding out more about the problem. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
There are really many reasons for couples to stay in a relationship even after having so many disagreements. I applaud them for not just giving up, because you never really know what's in store in the future. WHo knows, maybe they'll fall in love again. I'm an optimistic person so I always like to hope for the best. I think couples who file for divorce after a few years of being married have just given up without a fight.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
True to s certain extent because I have seen people regretting getting a divorce. One of them was my friend. When the regret came it was too late to do anything. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
You are true sometimes couples have quarrels and if this happened they almost want to separate at that moment trying to make partner a flying carpet outside the window but they still remain. Although that was not happening to us in 18 years of our marriage we don;t have quarrel that result a separation blues. Well the reason why they are still together is because of their children and love still to each other. Misunderstanding happened only if partner got jealous most of the time if they disobeyed the rules and regulation of their relationship. Sometimes about the mishandling of money like budgeting. This sis always happened to me I cannot handle my budget good to extend it until the next payday. From there we begin to discuss. But after so many things we still remain to each other because we still love each other and i know it will not last forever.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
I think minor quarrels in couples are quite common though many would say they are only minor misunderstandings. I have noticed couples which stay together without apparent love between them. I can only surmise that their children tie them together. This may be so because I have heard of a couple who went their separate ways after their last child found a job. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
• United States
27 Dec 08
i was in a 8 year realtionship with 5 years of marrige. i was vey unhappy my husband cheated and beat me. but i stayed because i thought one day god would change him and everything would work out. we also have two awesome girls and i didnt want them to grow up without a father like i did. but in the ends 2 years ago things went to far and i left my husband and moved back with my mother. good luck and god bless
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 08
Many men would not change because thwy think they can do whatever they want to their wives. That is what I have seen so far. You made a good decision in leaving him. I think your girls are better off without a father like him. May you find a better man for them. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy
• Philippines
27 Dec 08
Yes, not all marriages sail smoothly..there are couples who easily broke up and there are who will stay together even at stake.. Couples who often quarrels but still together maybe beacuse thats the way they handle their lives.. I also wonder why they stay on that kind of relationship when they are like dogs and cats, its very tiring but thats their lives.. I think not because of their vows, its because of their children or one of them cant survive financially if they broke up..
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
Maybe it is a form of affection? The making up after the fight? I myself am not sure of the points I mentioned. But I do know that there are people who repress their feelings towards another person. The only way they could express these feelings is thtough aggression. Thank you for your response. all the best, rosdimy