Thoughts on Marriage

I definitely take marriage seriously.

I think it's one of the last opportunities you have to prove to yourself that you don't "suck at life." Even with the US divorce rate skyrocketing, I feel getting married is the most mature decision you can make in life. That, along with having children with the person you married and love.

I've met a lot of people who don't take marriage seriously and I feel pretty sorry for them. For me, marriage means that I'll spend the rest of my life almost in sheer bliss. Sure, there's plenty of ups and downs to be expected. However, marraige is the most serious commitment one can make and I feel it's important that you truly believe "'til death do us part." It's a powerful statement, but only if you've experienced its meaning. If it's going to be any less than that I'd rather not waste my time.

You may never get to know a person 100%, but I think marraige is one way of saying that you're willing to invest the time in the impossible.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Lady Miyomi

Do you agree there's expections to the "til death do us part"?

I do indeed! I think it's a very serious promise. One that means you'll remain equal for the rest of your lives. The only real way of making good on that promise is by experiencing the loss of your counterpart.

Originally Posted by eks

I'm not married to her and I'm not planning to any time soon. My reason? I'm not in love with her and I don't trust her. (She's really impulsive.)
Obviously, I take marriage seriously.

Those are two valid reasons not to marry her. Many people aren't perceptive enough to realize what their own emotions are telling them. Others just don't give a damn..

A coworker admitted today that she had no idea her husband was Irish, despite being married for 7 years. I can't even begin to explain what's wrong with that!

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Lady Miyomi

Um, that wasn't really what I meant, but OK. I mean, if the other person becomes a danger to you, are you suppose to stay with that person 'til death do you part'?

Ah, gotcha. If the person you're with turns against you, that's instantly a reason to end the all facets of that relationship. It was obviously a wrong choice, and the other person obviously didn't respect the promise.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.