Can I stay un-married?
By vgolden
@vgolden (89)
United States
March 28, 2007 4:43pm CST
A friend of mine is asking me this question. She is about 25 and has a cute boyfriend. She is the only child and her mom therefore really like to see her getting married sooner, especially when she is moving to the US far from home (China). Today she argued with her mom again when talking about her marriage. She is wondering, "why must I get married?"
To prove a love - nobody could guarantee his love or passion is forever right?
To legally make love?
To have baby?
To get financial support?
None of these seems attractive enough to get her married now.
MyLotter friends, what would you say to answer her? Any suggestions are more appreciated.
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3 responses
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
29 Mar 07
I guess in Chinese culture getting married is quite important especially to the old people. I would say follow what you feel is right for you and your future. although I know it is difficult to argue especially with your folks. so I guess you'll have to be creative enough to please them. I would suggest you make a compromised with them. What are your plans and your ideal marrying age. There are many ways you could convince them just assure them that you'll get married soon with your current BF or somebody else if you found a better one. :D
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
11 May 07
I say that it is her life, and she should be the only one to decide what she wants to make herself happy. Marriage isn't for everyone.
@kyran_12 (643)
• India
1 Apr 07
there is a exersice in U.S. LIFFEGAURD service training , team of two people have to push a brick at the bottom of a pool (swimming) one by one . one is down and pushing the brick while other is taking his breath up above the water , and alternatively.....now if there is only one member in a team ...can he do this?.....and same the marriage is ...team of husband and wife pushing a brick called child ....which will help in bringing changes to humanity ,which is future....its the way you look at it....carbon is black very black....but then wad is diamond.....also a carbon
