In this day and age is it worth it to get married?

United States
December 15, 2012 2:02pm CST
I'm a 31 yo single mother of 2. I have an 8 yo and a 5 mo. My kids are young And I'm really busy with them, so there is no one in particular that I have in mind. But I do often wonder if its even worth it to aspire to that. I see so much infidelity And unhappiness in relationships, I don't know that I want to deal with it. But on the Other hand I don't want to be alone. I want love and a family.. For me and my girls.. Do those things still exist?????
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13 responses
@ulan12rc (222)
• Qatar
16 Dec 12
Very young indeed. Life is a cycle. Always remember that sometimes your up, sometimes your down never expect to have a steady place there's none. Unfaithfulness in one relationship sometimes caused by both individual, both husband and wife are responsible in what is happening. You have to be a fair thinker, never jump into conclusion. For me, one can commit mistake without you knowing that you are the one pushing him to do it. Anyway, as I said you're young, don't lose hope there are plenty of good man somewhere you just have to be careful in choosing the right one 'coz you have children. If you will enter into another relationship be sure that the guy will accept your kids and love them as his own. Pray hard for this and things will happen when you believe. Good luck!
• United States
17 Dec 12
You guys have helped to inspire me. Really I know there are still Great men out there willing to commit. I know this becuz I know a Couple of them. But sometimes when I reflect on what has happened I do feel discouraged. Thanks for your kind words . I'm going to continue to Love myself and my girls and I'm gonna pray about this.
@ulan12rc (222)
• Qatar
17 Dec 12
It's good to know that we are helping you, that's one of the main reason why we are here in mylot. I hope and pray that you'll overcome your fear.
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
Ms Ulan is right. A prayer never been failed if it is genuine and pure. It's just happen many times that God does His own way to answer our prayers and so many people don't see because what they expect is what they want to get.Let God give us the best in any ways.
16 Dec 12
marriage is just a paper. what is important is that you do love and care about each other. that you do accept everything about your partner. the best and even the worst of him. In my past and present relationship, i have learned that we should not look into the bad side of relationship. you must look into the brighter side of it. because there will always be bad but when love is true it endures. one thing we should realize, we cannot change others but we can set our standards. its not all about bad things, its about deciding to stay with him all through the days. after all, its a decision. to be happy or not??? and definitely MARRIAGE DOESNT DEFINE OUR HAPPINESS
• United States
16 Dec 12
Pinky, thx so much for ur insight. I think my problem is that I'm scared to trust. Been hurt before, deeply, and I feel like now That I have two young ladies , I can't afford to keep making the same Mistakes. Sometimes I feel as though its not worth the risk.
• Indonesia
18 Dec 12
I understand how you feel living, you seems traumatized over the past experiences. what you can do, you should try to reflect, read whats on your mind.. put aside your worry and your problem.. think about the future, what you want to do.. what you want to shape for your family. i know its hard to get rid what happen in the past.. without past there is no current you. keep finger crossed.
@jagjit273 (1754)
• India
27 Dec 12
Being a lawyer, i have seen many cases like this and i have read your views also, if the man has not abused you physically, then i think the man is not insane. Its not only his fault , somewhere you would also be at fault. But what is over, is over. Now lets talk about the situation at hands. As you said, that you know some men who are interested in you. I would suggest that look out for that man who has kids too. So that in future he may not misbehave or misuse your kids.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
3 Jan 13
hi, there are many people out there who still get marry someone even their age is above 30's or 40's because now a days people don't depend upon the age of their partner now, because love is the most reason why they marry each other,age is regardless in love.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Dec 12
only if you love them. its worth it. Worth alot if they are the right person for you. Some get married for all the wrong reasons.
• United States
15 Dec 12
Your answer is so simple yet so right . Sometimes It just seems so hard. I feel really discouraged at times Because it seems like it won't happen for me. I guess time will tell.
16 Dec 12
Always remember that when we already have our kids, this life is no longer about us alone now. As you have said you have your kids already. I once then decided to get separated from the father of my two kids. but one day, the teacher of my daughter talked to me. She said that my kid talks to her so emotionally. At 7 I didnt realized she would be that matured to talk about being unhappy and harboring hatred to an unidentified figure. She doesnt know whom to blame. but she felt that she is not happy and even confided to a teacher who is not a member of her family. Before i thought she is so strong. that brings me a sharp hit in my heart. after that incident that is the point in time that i finally know that my life is no longer mine. My life is my children. And to them I would sacrifice even myself, just to make them happy. I hate the father so much even to the highest level. But for my kids we are now living together again. Setting aside the glitches of past bad memories
• United States
16 Dec 12
Omgosh Pinky, that is the truth. Your entire existence Becomes about your kids. But what you've described is So hard. I don't want to bore you with details but my situation Was crazy. I could have stayed with my ex, but I was slowly Dying inside . No physical abuse but there was definite verbal And mental/emotional abuse. I was isolated And so lonely. Meanwhile He was cheating and it was just horrible . I couldn't overlook all of that. So now I'm in a state where I don't want to trust .
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
Not all the time you experience unsuccessful relationship. You might be find someone who really cares and love you even in that situation. Do not be upset from previous relationship that you experience before. There is still hope...because having someone in life is a great thing.
@UmiNoor (4523)
• Malaysia
18 Dec 12
Most definitely. I believe that for everyone on Earth, there is one person that you're meant to be with forever, for eternity. And if you've found that person, nobody else would matter and therefore the issue of infidelity will not even come up. Family life is important. And having someone to love and who will love you back every day of your life is the best thing even if you don't have much in terms of wealth.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
24 Dec 12
I think that you are only saying that coz you have not yet found the right person for you. But I guess,once you meet the perfect person for you, you would readily think of tying the knot. It is still worth and will always be worth marrying the person that you choose to spend your life with. Life is a gamble. We just need to learn how to play it.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
23 Dec 12
No friend we cant say life is short or long so your child is small and your age is also not more so you should search the partner and get remarry. Not necessary if one men was bad means all will bad.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
16 Dec 12
I understand what you mean. I feel the same way. My husband and I have been having countless problems in our marriage. I'm pretty sure that we will get separated/divorce etc. I know that I want a truly happy relationship but it is hard for so many people to have that. I know that I don't want to go through what I'm going through now again. I hope that when you are ready you are able to meet a person who is mature and loving. Someone who will treat you and your family right. Have a good evening.
• Philippines
16 Dec 12
There are people who are really fortunate when it comes to love that they really found the person that they can be with for the rest of their lives. It may be hard to trust but love is a gamble. You never know if it will work or not. I have friends who are really happy with their married life. And I also have friend who are really kind but unfortunate on their love lives. So I guess it will depend if you will find the right person that can love you and your kids no matter what.
• Puerto Rico
16 Dec 12
Honestly these things still do exist , but it is how patient you are going to be. You see people that are unhappy in relationships are the ones that didn't make it further than the "first time butterflies". In every relationship the sweetest part of the relationship is when you both don't know much about each other and you are just in the process of getting to know each other. Firstly do not expect a man to complete you if you do you will become a part of the unhealthy relationship group. No one on this earth will make you happy. You have to seek God and love yourself first and not expect a man to make you happy. There are good men out there you just have to figure out which one is the right one for you. Remember the "Real Relationship starts after the early first time heat burns out. Peace