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What does marriage mean to you?

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MistaTastyCakes

Golden Member
When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment?

I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
 
marriage is a religious institution meant to maintain healthy family relationships.

unfortunately, western society ensures that marriages break down because of the unhealthy way relationships and sexuality are bandied about. you dont find 50% divorce rates in the east. granted, most marriages are arranged but hey, whatever 🙂
 
Yea it is really unfortunate how marriage is viewed today..I believe it should only be done when you honestly love the person, and can see yourself spending the rest of your life with them, and not to mention it should be done by one male and one female...no exceptions on that one.
 
A life of misery, pain, confinement, and slavery.

Oh, wait...did you mean MY marraige or just marriage in general?
 
Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes
When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment?

I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
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I can't speak for the general public, but my marriage is a deep emotional commitment, although that doesn't really do it justice.

Put it this way: Your wife (or husband) should be your best friend. The person you trust to get your back, take care of you when you're sick, tell you you look beautiful/sexy/etc. You should be able to talk about anything with them, be stupid together, laugh together, make love to them, fall asleep holding them in your arms, look forward to waking up with them every morning.

Above all, you should be able to tell them that you love them, and mean it with all your heart. This should be the case even when what should have been a nice evening out on the town turns into you taking them to the hospital at 3 AM because they got slammed with gastroenteritis and you don't get any sleep until noon the next day. When they're unemployed for almost a year through no fault of their own and you have to jump through hoops together in order to make ends meet.

I've had so many good times with my wife that it overshadows the bad times we've had. We both have our shortcomings, but when we work together, we're almost unstoppable.

 
Originally posted by: Fritzo
A life of misery, pain, confinement, and slavery.

Oh, wait...did you mean MY marraige or just marriage in general?
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LOL... I hear ya there bro, but you forgot naggin & having no money.
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes
When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment?

I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
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I can't speak for the general public, but my marriage is a deep emotional commitment, although that doesn't really do it justice.

Put it this way: Your wife (or husband) should be your best friend. The person you trust to get your back, take care of you when you're sick, tell you you look beautiful/sexy/etc. You should be able to talk about anything with them, be stupid together, laugh together, make love to them, fall asleep holding them in your arms, look forward to waking up with them every morning.

Above all, you should be able to tell them that you love them, and mean it with all your heart. This should be the case even when what should have been a nice evening out on the town turns into you taking them to the hospital at 3 AM because they got slammed with gastroenteritis and you don't get any sleep until noon the next day. When they're unemployed for almost a year through no fault of their own and you have to jump through hoops together in order to make ends meet.

I've had so many good times with my wife that it overshadows the bad times we've had. We both have our shortcomings, but when we work together, we're almost unstoppable.
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well said. i hope everyone finds that person.

welcome to AT! 🙂
 
My marriage is all about:

1.) Providing a stable environment to raise children
2.) Having someone who I can talk to about virtually anything and be accepted.

Honestly if I got #1 without #2, I'd be happy, ex-wife just kept making it impossible, wife ver 2.1 is vastly superior & appears to be current in her upgrades...
 
Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment? I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
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I can't speak for the general public, but my marriage is a deep emotional commitment, although that doesn't really do it justice. Put it this way: Your wife (or husband) should be your best friend. The person you trust to get your back, take care of you when you're sick, tell you you look beautiful/sexy/etc. You should be able to talk about anything with them, be stupid together, laugh together, make love to them, fall asleep holding them in your arms, look forward to waking up with them every morning. Above all, you should be able to tell them that you love them, and mean it with all your heart. This should be the case even when what should have been a nice evening out on the town turns into you taking them to the hospital at 3 AM because they got slammed with gastroenteritis and you don't get any sleep until noon the next day. When they're unemployed for almost a year through no fault of their own and you have to jump through hoops together in order to make ends meet. I've had so many good times with my wife that it overshadows the bad times we've had. We both have our shortcomings, but when we work together, we're almost unstoppable.
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well said. i hope everyone finds that person. welcome to AT! 🙂
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I wish I could have a relationship like that...unfortunately all the women I picked to marry where to shallow to think that maturely.


Maybe someday I will be fortunate enough to have a relationship like yours.

Ausm
 
Marriage is a physical, governmental, religious, etc. representation of the love two people share.

Completely and totally unnecessary.

amish
 
Marriage is a guilt laden trap that will have one bowing down to his wife forever. Of course marriage means nothing to me because I'm divorced. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: ausm
Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment? I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
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I can't speak for the general public, but my marriage is a deep emotional commitment, although that doesn't really do it justice. Put it this way: Your wife (or husband) should be your best friend. The person you trust to get your back, take care of you when you're sick, tell you you look beautiful/sexy/etc. You should be able to talk about anything with them, be stupid together, laugh together, make love to them, fall asleep holding them in your arms, look forward to waking up with them every morning. Above all, you should be able to tell them that you love them, and mean it with all your heart. This should be the case even when what should have been a nice evening out on the town turns into you taking them to the hospital at 3 AM because they got slammed with gastroenteritis and you don't get any sleep until noon the next day. When they're unemployed for almost a year through no fault of their own and you have to jump through hoops together in order to make ends meet. I've had so many good times with my wife that it overshadows the bad times we've had. We both have our shortcomings, but when we work together, we're almost unstoppable.
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well said. i hope everyone finds that person. welcome to AT! 🙂
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I wish I could have a relationship like that...unfortunately all the women I picked to marry where to shallow to think that maturely.


Maybe someday I will be fortunate enough to have a relationship like yours.

Ausm
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I hope so too man. There's gotta be someone out there that clicks, right? I'd say this is an argument for marrying an older woman (like me) 😀. Chicks my age or a few years younger wouldn't be mature enough for me, nor would they provide the conversation that sparks my interest like my wife does.

Edit: She's only a few years older than I am. I don't go for granny porn, after all 😀
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: MistaTastyCakes
When one says their vows, do they mean it or do they just say em cause that's part of marriage and what you "should" do? There's so many broken homes and problems in this country these days, it seems like people take the words "love" and "marriage" so lightly, and by doing so, usually end up hurting themselves, others, and a lot of the time, their children. What does marriage mean to you? Is it guaranteed poon until you get tired of it after a while, or is it a deep emotional commitment?

I'm kinda curious as to what the general public considers the whole process of marriage means. 🙂
Click to expand...

I can't speak for the general public, but my marriage is a deep emotional commitment, although that doesn't really do it justice.

Put it this way: Your wife (or husband) should be your best friend. The person you trust to get your back, take care of you when you're sick, tell you you look beautiful/sexy/etc. You should be able to talk about anything with them, be stupid together, laugh together, make love to them, fall asleep holding them in your arms, look forward to waking up with them every morning.

Above all, you should be able to tell them that you love them, and mean it with all your heart. This should be the case even when what should have been a nice evening out on the town turns into you taking them to the hospital at 3 AM because they got slammed with gastroenteritis and you don't get any sleep until noon the next day. When they're unemployed for almost a year through no fault of their own and you have to jump through hoops together in order to make ends meet.

I've had so many good times with my wife that it overshadows the bad times we've had. We both have our shortcomings, but when we work together, we're almost unstoppable.
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That's pretty much my current relationship, except we're not married.
 
I've always looked upon marriage as an institution.
Fortunately for me, I have no desire to be institutionalized.

- Mae West




😀
 
marriage is about compromising and learning to enjoy it.

examples:
him "how about some lovin tonight honey"
her "no"
compromise reached - no sex.

him "how about goin out to see the Matrix Reloaded"
her"i want to see Down With Love"
compromise reached - they see Down With Love

him"why don't you make dinner"
her"why don't you make dinner"
compromise reached - he makes dinner and cleans up afterwards.

i could go on forever....
 
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