Does anyone think that marriage works?

sparkleythings_4you	Yes I do think it is possible, I have had two failed marriages and can see where I went wrong, I have changed my attitudes and behaviour in line with this and hope that if I am lucky enough to marry again then this will make a difference. marriage is partnership which means both people have to work at it, it won't work if only one person makes the effort. I think the key is compassion, respect and a joint effort to make things work and not let the every day niggles get in the way. Jealousy is also a killer.

Sander	Well you have come to the right place, because I am over 40 and have been HAPPILY married for 10 years. My wife and I are very much in love with each other. I still open doors for her. We both do the household chores Together. We go shopping together, go for walks, play many types of games(like card, board, and video). There are other examples but you get the idea. There just isn't anything I would not do for my wife because she is my very best friend. I am just so proud of her and I am glad that we have been married for 10 years. Now don't get me wrong we have had our bad times but we have work them out. I can tell you that it takes two people to make a marriage work, but it only takes one to destroy the relationship. Honesty and communication are just two of the things that are needed for any relationship to last

baumann06	I think it is possible, but you have to work at it. You can't let things go. Me and my husband have been married 5 years, have survived alot, and we are still happy and together. My husband became an over the road truck driver a year and half ago. Even though he is gone we try to spend time together when we can. Dating is very important to us. We haven't been on an actual date for years, but taking a bath together, cuddling, or playing a bored game count for us. My parents divorced when I was 13, and the people who I know who are married are not happy. I do still believe it is possible though. I wish you luck!

schnazzy	it's not the marriage that works (that's just a piece of paper), it's the people involved (and that means everyone involved - family, friends, etc.) that "work." my advice is for people to stop concentrating so hard on the stage their in and focus more on the person they're involved with and improving their lives.

TWINKLES	Yes marriage does work, as long as you work at it. Remember marriage is about just the two of you. Oh sure you have the in-laws but at the end of the day it is about your relationship. I have been married going on 28 years and I still remember why I married my husband and why he is my constant first choice.

citydancing77	Yes, I do think marriage is meant to work and that it can work. However, we live in times that work against the very moral fabric of marriage and family. I think it's most important that the two of you make sure to set your priorities and to check them often and always act in love towards another. I don't know if you're religious or not, but having a marriage under the light of the cross - by that I mean, having a marriage built on solid Christian principles go a long ways in helping a marriage work out successfully. The only long term marriages that I know of that have been successful are those of truly Christian couples. I mean marriages that are lasting 35, 40, 45 and 50 years or more. I met another couple just today. Good luck and may God bless!

emotionally_wreckless	I think it's absolutely possible to have healthy and long-lasting marriages. My advice to you would be, "If it's not broke, don't try to fix it." Professing to be totally in love is a great sign. Best of luck to you.

boooobi	i think it is possible as long as you don't damage the relationship with cruel words or actions you can express yourself but not in a way that insults the other because you can't take the words back once you say them and they stay with the other hurting the relationship as do cruel actions anythin that would compromise the others integrity or self esteem to be with you in other words stay benevolent and kind because insulting words and actions you can't take back and they build up because you find it easier to hurt the other when you start

sunshine	ANY THING IS POSSIBLE. BUT IF YOU MARRY YOUNG LIKE BEFOR 25. IT'S A 50/50 CHANCE THAT IT WILL BE LONG TERM. YOU NEED TO EXSPERIENCE LIFE BEFOR TAKING THAT BIG STEP. AND WAIT TO HAVE CHILDREN FOR A FEW YEARS AFTER THE MARRIAGE.

LaKeysha R	I think it is truly possible if both of you want it to. It just a thing of knowing what will keep your husband saying to himself day after day, that is the reason I married her.