Comments on: Is traditional marriage on the way out?

By: gay marriage laws

gay marriage laws — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:08:25 +0000

Love has no gender…….I agree that marriage is about 2 people committing to each other.

By: gay marriage laws

gay marriage laws — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:24:39 +0000

From your line in my head I was fully committed to him or her, being married undefinable that feels really good in the pit of my stomach. I always knew we’d be together forever but now I don’t wonder about it at all.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:35:57 +0000

Yeah It can definitely be an expensive ordeal!

By: FeelingFlirty

FeelingFlirty — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:50:39 +0000

You’re absolutely right. The number one reason people use for not getting divorced is financial. Number two is not wanting to lose contact with the kids.

By: Henri

Henri — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:47:27 +0000

It’s got a lot to do with expense, too. In these times it’s hard to shell out $12 000.

By: sandy

sandy — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:57:28 +0000

I agree that marriage is about 2 people committing to each other; but I don’t agree it’s for however long they want. I do believe in til death do you part. Divorce shouldn’t be a way of life; but it is for some; sadly.

Here in the states you do not get any benefits when living together. You must be legally married, being partners means nothing when it comes to ownership, insurance etc.

Used to be something called common law marriages. You had to be with someone for a period of 7 years before you were considered a common law couple, married in the eyes of the law. That no longer exists, and seems to have been more popular in rural areas, and backward villages and towns. It was generally not socially acceptable in other areas, and looked down on by many.

Hubby and I will celebrate our 38th anniversary this coming summer. I don’t like the new trend of living with someone for years before you get married. Worse yet to me is having children and then thinking about getting married. It’s backward to me.