Do you believe in marriage?

snack_daddy10	I believe in relationships NOT marriage. Its the relationship that makes the marriage last.

who cares!	it depends on the people. personally, i have to be married to someone. it's sticking together that's the challenge. why is it that a tiny piece of paper seems to "change" everything?? what do you want? what does your partner want? if you both want different things, and neither of you are willing to compromise, then you should move on and find someone who wants the same as you...good luck!

craving cash	Have u discuss having children I believe that a marriage that is stable before u have children is also a positive I am not marriage and I have children things just didn't work out that way for us but the ideal goal should be raise ur children as a family if possible I am not 1 to write that in stone but if u have a healthy relationship and u both have the same wants (children) then it can be a gift to u both children is a gift either way just make sure before u marry that u and ur partner has the same wants and needs and I think if u both agree than it is great that u took out time to get to know each other first hand then started ur family

sodgirl6763	Four years, tens months, 40 years. Do what will make you and your companion happy. If your ultimate goal is marriage, do it. If you and your lovely want to play house and that makes you happy please do it. Life is so short, enjoy it

frawlicious	I believe in marriage and if you are ready to take that step, then go ahead.

MiZz SaAk	i totally believe in marriage...if not i wouldnt be married right now!!!

Alli	I think they should get married if they are ready to make a lifelong commitment to each other.

?	if the timing is right, sure.

sjhockeyfan	If that is what they want, and if they are ready, than why not? They do not owe it to society or anyone else to do something that they may not want or be ready for.

akash alias sameer	don't get married just because of how many years but how the two have lived and will live.

Tara662	If they have to ask, no, they shouldn't get married. They would know they are ready to marry without any doubts or questions.

cindy h	I think marriage is a sacred thing and should be done when 2 people love one another and know in their hearts they want to be together forever.

kja63	Marriage is a personal choice. There's no right or wrong answer -- it's whatever is best for that couple.

Brutally Honest	Marriage isn't something you do because its expected or because you've been together for "x" number of years - with or without kids. Its something you do because you BELIEVE in the future, and you believe in the person you're committing the REST OF YOUR LIFE to. You never mention anything about love, commitment or any of the other things that go into a GOOD marriage, so if you cannot consider those things, then don't consider marriage.

lancej0hns0n	NOT !!! you don't get married because you've been together for a specific amount of time or whatever - you have to wait until it's absolutely, positively, 100% for sure, not even a small doubt the right thing and the right time to do it - id' wait until you're in your late 20s if not 30 - trust me - if it's meant to be then you'll still be together then - if it's not meant to be you'll have broken up by then and not made it messy t split up by being married

rich2481	it all depends on what marriage means to you, personally, it isnt any different than living together, unless you want to change your name and like being called Mrs so and so,, I wanted to be answer 41

Kitty	I don't think it matters how long the two people have been together, or how many children do they have. They should get married if they feel it's right for them, and they shouldn't get married if this isn't what they want.

DEBBY'S BABY	Yes i believe in marriage. Those 2 people are the only ones who can answer that one.

Thomas	that is totally up to them if they want to get married or not. mainly is how they look at marriage and do they believe in it. If you and your companion feel50/50 about marriage, drop the whole ideal of it. only if the two of you feel 97.9% that what you want and going to stick it out when all hell break out between the two of you. Then go for it and I wish you the best of happiness together. yes..I do believe in marriage even if this country have the highest divorce rate on this planet!

sweetpea	MARRIAGE IS UNIVERSAL, EVEN FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE A RELIGIOUS BELIEF. OF COURSE I BELIEVE MARRIAGE IS IMPORTANT IF BOTH PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT. I THINK YOU MEAN A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHEN YOU SPEAK OF MARRIAGE.? UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS ONLY AS GOOD THE DESIRE OF THE TWO WHO MAKE IT! MARRIAGE TO SOME IS JUMPING A BROOM . MANY PEOPLE LIVE THEIR ENTIRE LIVES TOGETHER IN PERFECT HARMONY WITHOUT ANY LEGAL DOCUMENT. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN THERE ARE SOOO MANY REASONS TO BE LEGAL. IT COULD GIVE YOUR OLDER CHILDREN A SENSE OF SECURITY IN A SOCIETY THAT STILLS SUPPORTS MARRIAGE. WHETHER YOU ARE MARRIED OR NOT, BOTH PARENTS ARE LEGALLY AND FINANCIALLY BOUND TO THEIR OFFSPRING. TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ---50 YEARS AGO YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED UNFIT FOR SOCIETY. YOUR CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN HURT. TODAY THERE SEEMS TO BE A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING. BUT MAKE SURE THOSE CHILDREN YOU BROUGHT IN THIS WORLD KNOW THEY BELONG TO YOU. MY MOTHER ALWAYS TOLD ME THAT IN THE COURSE OF A LIFE TIME I MAY HAVE MANY BOYFRIENDS, HUSBANDS OR/AND LOVERS----BUT I AIN'T GONNA HAVE BUT ONE MOMMA!

sweetgirl	If they want to then Yes, but I dont think they have to. Marriage is a life time commitment and I think alot of people just rush into it without really considering alot of things.

mom of 3	if they are totally committed to each other and LOVE each other then yes I believe they should. Children is not the only reason for people to get married, that is supposed to be something that comes after marriage because they do love each other.

slave2art	I believe in marriage. I believe it should be a constitutional right for ALL people though, straight, gay and otherwise. It's the decision of the 2 people whether they marry or not.

fireman sam	i believe that others believe in marriage, and for the time being... that good enough for me...

Here I Am	Marriage is God's arrangement, it makes for happier family and personal lives when God is included in the marriage. See the book "The Secret of Family Happiness." Watch Tower Bible and Tack Society

KK	Children and marriage is not one and the same thing

Newlywed	yes I strongly believe...yes...some people dont want children like me

notyochic	if they love each other and can devote themselves to one person FOR the rest of their lives than yes u should marry!

Buffet4life	They should marry and have 22 children

DENISE	i think if you have put all that time and investment into your relationship now would be the time to get married. why wouldn't you get married we did this same thing but we lived with each other for 5 years and now we have been married for 2 years and love ever moment of it. but marriage is not for every one, i'm just glad we did