does marriage necessary?

Philippines
June 12, 2010 9:53am CST
I hate the fact that almost everybody cheats,lied, hurts someone's heart then eventually went to divorce,so what's the use of getting married in the first place if all marital relationships can be ended in just a snap?. I.m scared if getting in marriage, afraid of the cost. Spending a lot for the grand marriage event, investing your time, money, effort, love, body, all, but still in the end,It's all of no use!. If you're married, what would be the fact that you can give me that marriage is really essential?
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@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
Yes for me because in that way there's a blessing from Jehovah God.
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
hello gracielle., being married is not a guarantee of living happily ever after.. you are two different kind of person who live in one roof and will share everything and will discover everything in one's self.. of course this process will take along long way and one day you will just woke up hating the one you shared i do's.. then follows next is the divorce issue.. so nothing is permanent in this world what important is experience makes you a better person and being married to the person you loved is one way of showing him how much you love him and did tried your best to be with him for the rest of your life and if divorce comes along the way just remember that at least you two give your selves a chance to face the world of two people living together..
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@MissGia (955)
• United States
13 Jun 10
I think marriage has turned into a fad almost. For one people are getting married way too soon. I've been with my boyfriend for over 2 years now but I still don't want to get married for a couple more years. What irks me the most about it all is we have such a high divorce rate in this country but we refuse to let gays and lesbians get married because it will "ruin the sanctity of marriage". I think the countries divorce rate is enough to show that the "sanctity" of it all was ruined a loooong time ago. Marriage should occur when two people really love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together... not just because you have a child with each other (and feel obligated), I know several people who have married just because they've gotten knocked up. People just need to be honest with their selves and with their partners. If you don't love them with 100% of your heart then don't make the commitment. If you are still young and want to play the field; don't commit.
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
I agree with you. Two people should marry because they are both in love with each other. Marriage is not suppose to be a solution to just because the woman got pregnant, or an escape to a present situation like in your family.
@grace24 (1050)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
marriage is essential for the two person to unite. It is important for the two people who loves each other. It is a holy thing. Marriage is a bond, so think twice before getting married.
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
honestly, I'm in a live-in relationship,my boyfriend & i we're already together,we have a kid(boy) we're together for 4 yrs now,once in a while I'm thinking we should get married but yet I'm scared that someday he cheats on me,or left me.So I'd rather be still single legally for future problems, you know.But still i do wanted to get married, i hope someday it will happen. At the right place & right time. Thanks...
• Indonesia
12 Jun 10
Ya know, it's like you want to make a step, but you keep thinking that there is a big hole in front of you, that makes you keep in your stand. you will not learn if you are affraid to learn something, my dear friend.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
12 Jun 10
Indeed sometimes, marriage is a nightmare. But not all marriages become a nightmare. All depends on how we live. Indeed, my marriage was not a happy marriage. But I am happy being a mom. Although it is very heavy. but I always try my best. Maybe you are just afraid to face the wedding.
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
of all the hardships i faced on living with my "husband",the very thing that keeps me going is my son.He's the best thing that ever happened to me.Yes being a mom can really make us happy especially when our kid showed & make us feel their love to us. Cause my boyfriend, starts talking about marriage now & its taunting me for a while. I just hope,God gave me the answers to my questions, fitting to the very desire of what my heart really wants. Thanks for your advice. thanks for all who commented, you are all great.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
16 Jun 10
Well it is true that being married doesn't guarantee success. However, living together unmarried, is nearly a guarantee failure. Most all the research shows that breaking up with a boyfriend you were living with, is just as painful as breaking up a marriage. However, the percentage chance of a breakup with a boyfriend is nearly 95%. Meaning nearly 19 in 20 couples will breakup. Whereas 50% of marriages breakup. Mean you at least have a 1 in 2 chance of having the marriage work. What that means is, if you are worried about being hurt, would you rather do something that has a 50% chance of working? Or a 5% chance of working? Now if you plan to remain single, and have no interest in guys at all, then that is different. I'm single, and have no girlfriend, and have never had a girlfriend. I'm ok with that. But if I needed to have a girlfriend, or if I in the future decided to have one, I would want to do the relationship in the best possible way, with the highest chance of success. And there is no need of a grand wedding. I would get married, but there's no reason to spend tens of thousands on a wedding. Get married cheaply. I don't know why people make out that one day to spend so much money. The main show is the rest of your life. That one day is just the start.
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
Hello Gracielle, Do not be afraid to get married. The reason why there are couples who gets divorce, is because, they decided to stop fighting for their marriage. There are still couples who choose to remain faithful to each other and remain married at all cost. Do not look at couples who got divorced, because it will only discourage you. Be friend couples who are strong in their marriage. It will help you to have a different perspective. I hope I was able to help you in some way. Take Care.
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
13 Jun 10
I don't think marriage is absolutely necesary...but if you want to create a family and have children[of course] then getting marry is the ideal solution...marrying some one shows commitment by both partners...the couple is showing family, friends, and society how serious they are about their love and commitmet to each other...and the responsability to take care of their children when they have them. Some people do not like the idea of getting married...I think these people are affraid to compromise...or mybe they are waiting for someting better?...a dream?...who knows?...I know a person who was in a relationship for 20 years! they never got marry...and now they separated...he never wanted to compromise...so at the end she had enought and left...what a waste of time that was!
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
I am not married now.while I don't exempt myself that I may fall in love,I want to be 1000% sure that I will marry the one that I will spend the rest of my life with.I value marriage;I don't want to go through a divorce.it is the most stressful thing.I would rather not get married and be in a relationship that is stress and worry free than be married but we are constantly arguing everyday.
• India
14 Jun 10
Marriage is a must if you had already invollved in a relationship. It affects your kid's life too. You think of his future. Do you want your kid to be treated as a father less in front of others? If not legal marriage is a must. In my country we value every relationship. We trust in ourselves and it automatically makes us to believe in the third person who is the so called 'husband'. Our body is as precious to us as our mind. We cannot give it to all like an street girl. If you believe in him then why are you delaying its high time to marry. This secures your life as well as your kid's.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
13 Jun 10
Some times I even think of a fact that I like the idea of living in in practical sense, I even remember my friend who told me that so no strings attach. For me it is actually good idea so that it would be easy to be separated if it is already necessary like you are no longer in good terms for all kinds of aspects and matters. For me marriage is really necessary in legal purposes, sometimes my boyfriend and I are really thinking to get married someday but would not spend too much like we are not going to have the traditional wedding such as wearing gowns, having caterers and all. It is like 100% formality then eat at some restaurants, but rather we would be spending it for our honeymoon of course by travelling, I mean I would really rather choose that compare to 1 big day celebration that you are going to spend money that much.
• India
14 Jun 10
Hello welcome to mylot Well i was married in 1966, we are so happy, i can say two bodies but one soul. Marriage is an individual as well as social necessity, we have to pass through it.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Professor
• China
13 Jun 10
Yes marriage is necessary. For the relation being strong. Give the identity of love. Well every relationship have complicated. Even boy friend girl friend relationship have problem. And this the happiness moment when some one marriage. For this need effort,love,money that because you can remember the day in your whole life.
@meirhu (363)
• Israel
13 Jun 10
Yes. WHY get married ? I had my youngest 3 children in a relationship where the mother and I were NOT married. We behaved like almost any other couple (except that we were both polyamorous) but did not feel that a marriage ceremony or contract would be positive. We made our own contract (for 5 years) and it did not include anything about money or property, just what we demanded and what we wanted from each other.
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
not at all. it is a contract just to make other people believe that you are married and not stay spinster for the rest of your life. It is not forever and some just married because it is like an emergency where women have to make it known to the public that she married like other people else are doing. Since their is a stigma if you are not married some misinterpret women and bachelor as not attractive or no one take them because they have bad habit or bad attitude. Some married because it is a dictate or they do not like to be criticize or laugh upon as they are late for the train and so many are chasing or get knot tied down to avoid being alone, lonely or old. Since many say anyone who are not married end up lonely even worst to other women when it becomes impossible to bear a child when they are so old before they decide to get married. Other too have problem to find a boyfriend is even difficult and even worst to get married when it is already too late to choose and when their is no choice...
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
12 Jun 10
What is you said here is a true statement, and people can't be trusted, even the one you deeply in love with. You don't when he/she will go off track, and yourself end up being hurt. I don't have particular opinion on whether or not advise people getting married or not. Marriage also means 2 people living together under a same roof, and they would spend the rest of their life to work together as a team. If it fail, it is the way it is.
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
12 Jun 10
I don't know whether it is necessary or not. but there are so many good things are in marriage life.
@indraaaa (52)
• Indonesia
12 Jun 10
Marriage is a must, if you are human and wanna have kid(s). i'm strict with it. it differs us from animal and other livings. we are human. we are perfect living that are given perfect brain by God to think. animal just follow their instict. My suggestions, you should marry a guy that you have full trust and love for him. and that guy also must have full faith in you. if you believe in God, you will get that guy. Good luck and God bless you.
• Singapore
12 Jun 10
yes,marriage was necessary.marriage is not just a unity or KID, but also about a deep comitment to your self, your partner, and GOD. i think 2 love can't be flawless if we not into the very essencial commitment (marriage).
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
13 Jun 10
Marriage is not gonna protect you from a bad relationship...but not being married doesn't protect you, either. And who says you have to spend a lot to get married? You don't. In fact, I think "grand" weddings are a waste of money. But remember this. Marriage is a committment. I says "I love you and want to be with you forever. I trust you not to hurt me. I trust you not to break my heart." Does that mean it will be a happy marriage? No. There are no guaarantees in life. You take your chances and hope for the best.