Some consider it a life sentence full of misery and pain, whilst others believe it to be the most beautiful union of a man and wife who have come together to celebrate their love for each other. Some run from it whilst others embrace it. But what is a marriage? A marriage is a legalized union of two people who have vowed to spend their lives together "till death do them part".There are many reasons why people get married. Some people get married for love, whilst some for wealth, others for many other reasons. But marriages should not take place based on a compromise, its a lifelong commitment that should be respected and protected. People should not enter into this beautiful bond with the intention of acquiring wealth, property, status etc. I believe marriages should take place because of love. How can two people decide to spend their lives together in a relationship without love?
A marriage is a partnership, its a commitment and a relationship that ought to be built. If something goes wrong, you stay and mend your relationship, don't run. But the sad thing is people enter into this partnership with the misconception that marriage is a beautiful box filled with the things we as human crave for such as companionship, intimacy, friendship etc, and the minute they find these things missing they allow the relationship to fall apart. Marriage is a beautiful union yes, but its like an empty box that you have to work together to fill with the things you want. Marriage is not a fairy tale where these things magically appear, it takes time and effort and commitment to build a healthy marriage. Its like a full time job that you continuously work on to enjoy the benefits. Love may infuse the zeal to get married, but after marriage love is not just enough. It takes passion, romance, commitment and most importantly it takes "two".
Success does not come easy, especially in a marriage. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, discipline and patience.
ReplyDeleteMarriage is crap. Lol to mainstream
ReplyDeleteMarriage is a life long commitment that takes patience and understanding we should all seek meaning in our own lives first before seeking such a commitment great post great views
ReplyDeleteMarriage is a covenant, a commitment and a promise of future love.....interesting views
ReplyDeleteA good marriage is not just about marrying the right person, but it’s also about being the right person.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. This is true guys, you can not expect to marry the right person if you yourself do not have the qualities of being the right match.
DeleteA successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person...regardless of the small imperfections
ReplyDeletethis is so true..absolutely love this point
DeleteI love your point about at the first sign of trouble people run
ReplyDeleteand your 2nd point about" a box filed with nice things"
Though I'm not married yet I plan to be very soon
Loving the same woman for almost 7 years now has showed me that there will be good times and even some
Bad ones ... And it's how you stick together and fight through the rough times that define your relationship
Each hardship overcome strengthens said union and brings us closer!!
Thanks for sharing your views. And for those who plan on getting married, for those who are married just remember sticking through the bad times makes you stronger. I have seen many couples who run at the first sign of struggle and ruin their relationships. Love your partner through good and bad times.
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ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed this post. Though single and still contemplating whether I should enter into marriage, I have observed and even questioned couples who have been married for 35 years and more what made their marriage last so long and most have said that they had a strong foundation at the beginning. Marriage is not only a commitment but a covenant one makes with God, promising to "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness." I believe that some couples tend to forget that the feeling of being "in love" does not last forever but it takes great maturity to keep the marriage together.
ReplyDeleteI love your comment Mel....Thanks for sharing your views.
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