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  • Marriage, in my book, is a formal way of committing to a relationship.
  • two people who feel like they are supposed to be together. Usually not rational unless that's the kind of people they are. When marriage goes bad it's because they (or one of them) stops believing that or at least isn't willing to put in the work required to keep it going.
  • Commitment, loyalty, support, love, a symbol of togetherness :)
  • I don't mean to stomp on anyone else's opinion, but I don't think it really has a purpose anymore - in the past people may have gotten married because: . 1) It was the only was to "legally" have sex (due to religious pressure) . 2) It was the only way to not look like a shut-in . 3) They were forced into an arranged/shotgun marriage . 4) Unmarried people were less respected in the workplace, and often made less money --- Now that societal values have changed, and commonlaw becomes more widespread, the reasons for getting married are basically defunct. . Also, the "It's a way to prove our love and committment to the world" argument is meaningless - the world doesn't care, it's busy.
  • To me marriage was something that I never really wanted to be involved with. Then I met and fell in love with John. He felt the same way. Lifetime commitment, no marriage. We both changed each others mind about it. I'm not sure what it means to me, all that I know is that once I felt that way about John I knew I wanted to marry him. It's not about the money or the commitment (we already had that) but probably more about the ceremony and celebration with friends and family. The joining of the two sides. It was really the best wedding I have ever been to.
  • I believe very strongly in marriage. To me it means I am going to be committed to this relationship and I plan to spend the rest of my life with this person. I dont know why, maybe I read too much as a kid.

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