Is it possible to marry a person even if you know his/her life 40%?

July 1, 2011 7:39pm CST
Just wanna know if is it a good idea to marry a person whom you do not know that much. I only knew him for only a few months, and we had a long distance relationship. Although I'm already in loved with him, but that's not enough for me to go on with marriage. I'm just a little confused also about him because after how many months since he became my boyfriend, he does not communicate with me at all. That I do not know what's the reason. It's so unfair, he wanted to marry me, but he's not showing me any love or concern anymore. Could anyone help me? I just want to know some words from all of you guys. Thanks. :)
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@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
2 Jul 11
i would get to know this person a very long time. it appears he is not communicating or showing you any love or concern. i would then go on to someone else. marriage is a commitment between two people who love and care about each other. it isn't temporary. it is for life. be sure this is the right person for you. get to know them very very well. the best to you always.
3 Jul 11
Thank you so much clocks123 ^_^
4 Jul 11
yeah absolutely math, in our situation now he doesn't communicate on me. But, when he sent me a message once then he told me that he wants to marry me next year. Duh, I am so confused because he doesn't gave me time even through text or call then he can easily say that to me that he will marry me with that attitude he showed to me? I don't think so. (sigh) -_- That's why, for me he's not worthy to be my husband.
• Philippines
4 Jul 11
Marrying someone your in love with are not wrong as long as you feel his love care. If you barely know this guy and wants to marry you but you don't feel the love you deserve, maybe this guy is up to something. Try to refuse his proposal, if he really intend to or if he really loves you, this guy can wait for you to marry him. Be careful, marrying someone is one big decision.
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
Even if you marry a person and be with him for the rest of your life, there would still be a part of your husband you will not know. Spending the rest of your life with someone you love is not a guarantee that you'll really know him with his heart and soul. Love is learning to accept the flaws and imperfection that your husband will have. It's just a matter of acceptance and adjustment.
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
Then, you have to decide now if you still want to marry him. You cannot change a person, the person will change if he wants to and not because you instructed him to do it. If you really love him, then you will try to understand but if not better not to marry him sooner. Give yourself space and time to think more.
2 Jul 11
Well, thank you so much. I really appreciate your opinion. That gave me a big help from you my friend. Thank you once again. :)
2 Jul 11
oh well, thank you for that. But, can i ask you my friend. If it is true that what you had observed about his attitude from the very beginning, would be definitely true on who he is? I mean, what if He will not change about what I hate about him?... hmm
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
I'm sorry to say that wanting is different from actually marrying the person. Believe me, in life, we find a lot of people we think we want to marry, only to realize in the end that it's not meant to be. I don't mean to be harsh but what could one get out of a long distance relationship and knowing the person for a few months? It's a dangerous ride to marriage. Let me tell you a story of what happened to my friend. We were the same age, but nobody is as excited about having a family than her. She really wanted to have a husband and a child already and she always worry and think of the 'what ifs'. What if she's never getting married? What if she marries late and doesn't have kids anymore? What if she will be alone and old? etc. Until one day, she announced to me that she has found someone (or he has found her). They knew each other when they were younger (and in our country) and now have found each other in another country. Though the place doesn't allow them to be together, there has been constant 'seeing' and 'texting' - they were both in a Muslim country and men and women (single) are not allowed to be dating there. Then after a few months, she told me that they want to get married. She went home ahead while the guy was left there working still. I'd hear a lot of on and off again things, both long distance. Then he comes home and she announces to my group that they are indeed getting married. After a month or two without any word, I asked and she told me that there were financial problems because apparently the guy didn't have money. Well, thinking about it, he just came home from working abroad knowing that they're getting married and he didn't have money - what was that about? Anyway, after some struggle, she doing everything the man is supposed to be doing, they got married. I asked her a few weeks then if she's sure, she says she just want to be over it and be married! Well. After a year of marriage and a kid. She told me yesterday and they can't tolerate each other anymore and she's just waiting for divorce papers but is worried bout him taking their baby because he wants the baby as well. Now, I can't say I told her so, but we did tell her so. I think if he wants to marry you, he will do something bout it. Till then, don't think about it. Just enjoy your life and let him handle things if he wants to. If not, then go find someone else who would give you the effort. Think about it. Have a great MyLot experience today!
2 Jul 11
Thank you so much laydee, your story lightened me up so much. Yeah that's right, I have to let him do handle the things if he wants to. If he wants to stay with me, for the rest of his life then he should think about it. I just hope, that he would realize what he must do now. Because, he's not doing anything to prove that he is worthy to be with. But, as of now I will not judge him first...I have to let him do everything what he wanted to show me what he can. Thank you so much laydee. God bless ^_^
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Jul 11
I am just talking from my experience but I don't think it's a good idea for one not to meet the family first. I think it's important to know them very well. My husband doesn't communicate very well either, I think that could be just a guy thing maybe. It doesn't sound like to me that it's the right time for you but I'm not you so I don't really know that for sure. I would definitely get to know each other a little more...
2 Jul 11
well, thank you for your response...you know what, I really wanted to meet his family but the thing is, he's not making any way to introduce his family to me. That would make me confused also if he is serious in our relationship or not... :/
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Jul 11
It doesn't sound like he is ready for the that step. I don't mean to upset you but I am just talking from my own experience. If a man is ready to marry you he would introduce you to their family.
2 Jul 11
yeah, you have a point. thank you so much for your opinion my friend :)
• United States
2 Jul 11
You sound so young. I think if you reread your question you will already know your answer. If a man is no longer showing me love or concern, he is no longer interested. You say you are already in love. So, it may be hard to let go but it would be better to let go now than to continue and fall more in love. Remember: humans tend to be drawn to the things they can't have.
3 Jul 11
I'm trying to let go now. Thank you so much sapphyre ^_^
@aqsakhan (12)
• Pakistan
2 Jul 11
well i think it is all about luck that makes a married life a success.Many people who have been knowing each other for quiet a long time didnt go well after marriage. and on the contrary many are the people who dont know much about each other and still make a very good relationship
2 Jul 11
yeah I also agree with you my friend. Since people don't have the same situation on their lives. We could say that in a different way, they will be happy and be contented on what they have. Either having a commitment to a person you do not know well or you knew him or her but later on you'll know the real him or her both negative and positive...am I right? correct me if I'm wrong..thank you.:) ..and on my situation now..I must know him more first before moving on.. :)
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
No communication? then I don't see what will happen next since a relationship will never be defined like that. Love will not grow if there is no communication then forget about the word marriage since you will just be picking up a stone to hit your own head. I find it difficult to relate to a person who does not even know how to reply. Even if that 40% is what you don't know, you will be much more surprise to know that your own statistics is wrong if you will be with that person. My question is have you been with this person or not? did you already spend time to get to know him personally, I mean in the flesh, since you said it's a long distance relationship, that means you only see each other through internet? correct me if I am wrong, but its just a question I wanted to know of since you are asking for help or what to do. For me this type of relationship is not a transparent relationship. There are so many things hidden and still unknown to you and please, do not just use your emotions to justify it. Get to know the person well even if it takes years but set aside marriage because you don't know this person yet else you will only regret it.
2 Jul 11
We only see each other for about 2-3 times whithin 6 months. Well, I have to say this that because of his job that he is too far that he cannot communicate with me all the time, I understood about that. But, now we are already at the same country but he's still not communicating me, and he don't even tell me the reason why. But, you know what I agree on what you said that "love will not really grow if there is no communication" and yeah, I must know him well first. I'll try to be more patient with him...but if he will not do the same with me. I think it will not work anymore.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
22 Jul 11
Hi Dingkiemorz, Do you feel you have true love on him. Because even not knowing much about person or not liking most of the characters, still our love seems to be strong. So if you feel you dont expect from him anything and you can still love him whole heartedly, then proceed. Else take time, talk to him, understand well and then go ahead for marraige.Cheers!
@chaze01 (185)
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
You would never really know a person until you live with them. Even then you would still get problems. I think this is one of the reasons why divorce rate is high. In a way, incompatibilities crop up and people have different ways in dealing with it