Is the traditional idea of marriage outdated?

[MenInG]

At the end of the day it is a contract between man and a woman (or man). But it is strange that even those who do not believe in it are so excited about the Royal Wedding!

So is this whole idea outdated? What is the alternative to a long term association between partners?

 

[Snowed]

At the end of the day it is a contract between man and a woman (or man). But it is strange that even those who do not believe in it are so excited about the Royal Wedding!

So is this whole idea outdated? What is the alternative to a long term association between partners?

The idea of marriage is good, unless your'e a guy who wants a different women daily. The problem is that 90% of fights in a marriage occur because of financial reasons/jobs. This is why so many marriages fail and break these days. If you're finances are good, most likely your marriage will be good too

 

[JaDed]

Yes it is outdated, as society evolves individuality will take over insecurity and hopefully lead to more innovation.

Having a family does feel like it gives humans purpose and maybe happiness but not sure how true that is, I guess my idea of happiness will change over time.

 

[MenInG]

Feel free to vote!

 

[PakLFC]

No. Marriage has a psychological effect on a a person. It means total commitment as compared to being in a relationship from where you can walk out anytime. Moreover, in Islam marriage is considered "half of faith" so I am in favour off it. If marriage is outdated then so is every other relationship.

 

[DeadBall]

The idea of marriage is good, unless your'e a guy who wants a different women daily. The problem is that 90% of fights in a marriage occur because of financial reasons/jobs. This is why so many marriages fail and break these days. If you're finances are good, most likely your marriage will be good too

What. Obviously you haven't been married. The financial reasons are somewhat true though. If you don't have the financial stability one comes to loathe the other in time. Have seen it many times.

 

[DeadBall]

No. Marriage has a psychological effect on a a person. It means total commitment as compared to being in a relationship from where you can walk out anytime. Moreover, in Islam marriage is considered "half of faith" so I am in favour off it. If marriage is outdated then so is every other relationship.

Agree with the first part. Second part is totally nonsensical.

 

[cricketworm]

It's no where near dead.

Most forms you will fill out ask you if you are married or not. Financially, goven't wants to know if you are married or not for taxation purpose. Every single thing you own technically and officially can be split as soon as you get married.

Every adult I met in my life, want to be or were in long term relationship. Needless to say, married people change economy of country, it's necessary.

 

[PakLFC]

Agree with the first part. Second part is totally nonsensical.

That is coz atheists like you find the mere mention of any divine command as being " nonsensical". This terms suits you as well.

 

[DeadBall]

Even in the West people who are together for years tend to get divorced after a while and at quite a high rate too. Whether it is an arranged marriage or a love marriage, if you cannot make compromises it will not work, pure and simple. Also the whole concept of marriage is female driven as they need that magical day to feel like a princess etc, from personal experience I have seen many unmarried couples living together who have a better life as the woman still does not totally own the man and he can still be a MAN and live by his rules and any lip from the woman can cause her to go bye bye.

I am happily married though but even though we were a perfect match it still has come after many years of compromise, turmoil. understanding etc. Can't think of an unmarried family less life now.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I think it's still a good idea because it means your commitment is official, everyone knows you are committed and there is also a contract in place in case of a break up (Islamic). If you're not married, you could spend many years helping your partner to achieve success in wealth or other forms and then they can simply walk away without giving you anything in return.

The negative is when people are pressured into marriage, they often stay stuck with a person they do not like or when they do the like person but realise he/she is not the one but it's difficult to leave.

Princess Diana is a good example, a truly amazing lady who ended up marrying a fool of a man but it was difficult for her to leave him.

 

[DeadBall]

That is coz atheists like you find the mere mention of any divine command as being " nonsensical". This terms suits you as well.

Ok, but your argument that just because Islam says it's half of faith doesn't make it true either. I can come up with equally well meaning albeit impractical proverbs from another supposed divine entity whom I believe in and make you look completely foolish too.

 

[Pakistanian]

I've heard monogamy is against the nature of men and is a new western concept.

 

[Suleiman]

The whole dating marketplace in the West is kind of messed up, so is the whole arranged marriage culture.

With that said no, marriage is not dead

 

[MenInG]

The whole dating marketplace in the West is kind of messed up, so is the whole arranged marriage culture.

With that said no, marriage is not dead

Clearly isnt dead as one can see from the inane interest in the Harry-Meghan business.

It seems that even those who wouldnt get married themselves or have lived together for years out of wedlock are interested in this