What is the point of getting married? - Page 5

Originally posted by: blue-ice

It all boils down to the fact that we have a glorified image of marriage in our heads...we made it...we made the rules...we have made it a legal contract...

Why the LGBTS is fighting for marriage rights...because they want it to be available to them like any other heterosexual couple...they are not fighting for marriage right per se but they are fighting for equality..with the heterosexual couple...in any field...right now they have equality in every other field other than marriage...so they are fighting for it..

Like I said before also...everything u are saying is technically correct because we have created all this...but all this means is that marriage is important from a legal point of view...there is no doubt about that...but if there is no committment it will not hold couples together...

Originally posted by: zorrro

what do you suggest in that case? should marriage be abolished ? Promote people to simply live together and then separate at the drop of a hat? Or perhaps remain single 🤔

Originally posted by: blue-ice

Ever heard of something called 'Divorce'??--divorce, from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man's genitals through his wallet.😆

Originally posted by: blue-ice

None of that...but don't give marriage any more importance than it deserves...people should get married because they WANT to and not because they HAVE to..

Originally posted by: zorrro

Agreed . 😊 But here people seem to be against that very idea of security being provided by a marriage . It is perhaps felt that a live in relationship is more convenient as it is easier to get out of it- exactly the reason why it would be more unstable😕

Originally posted by: blue-ice

^^ Angie...All that u have said is true because marriage is an overrated /man made institution and it has been drilled in our mind...to give respect and acceptance to a couple who is married and to look down on the one that is not...a committed couple can give the same sense of security, stability and love to a child that a married couple would...if there is no committment..a marriage would not hold the couple together...the important part of being together is committment and not a legal contract like marriage...u can always get out of a contract...pay the penalty and be out...

There is no need to look down on anyone blue ice! As I said each to his own. we all seem to be in agreement regarding the need for commitment in making any relationship work. Formalising things has its advantages so my question was what could be the reason for staying off marriage when one has already decided to raise kids with someone. I mean does it really serve any purpose at that stage by not giving the relationship a legal approval?The only possible reason that comes to my mind is to avoid the hassles of a divorce if it is required some day. To me that seems to quite a pessimistic approach to take.

Yes marriage is important because it guarantees you a partner who will be there to support you throughout your life.

Originally posted by: Priya-

Yes marriage is important because it guarantees you a partner who will be there to support you throughout your life.

He will be the one who will be there for you when you grow old you won't be lonely and you would have someone to care for!

Originally posted by: kaafiristani

A marriage doesn't guarantee you a permanent partner the exceedingly high divorce rates tell otherwise but yes it can help in establishing a foundation.