Do you believe in marriage?

I'm married.

It's something you do, not something that requires "belief".

You probably should have an option for those of us who are already married...

I think marriage is great if you end up paired up with the right person who treats you right. Otherwise it is bound to be nothing short of life without parole - one long endless bloodsport. A lotta people are married and unhappy but from the outside we dont see it because that union fools us observers. We mistake it for happiness and safety, when it reality it isnt. But I really think that marriage can be a great thing too - a partnership and friendship between two people who agree to share their short time on this earth together. I am not married but from observation I have noticed that these kinds of traits of a strong relationship are what ultimately love is. And just being able to share your life with someone - someone to go home to, raise children with...home.

So I guess marriage is what you make of it. It can be a nice haven from life's hard times but a bad marriage can detrimentally sour one's life down to the chore.

I do indeed believe in marriage because it is a tradtion that has been carried out for many years and I believe that everybody should have a family. However, that is my personal oppinion and I will not judge anybody who thinks differently. Marriage is for two people who both agree that they would like to become married. If one does not feel they are ready, then that is their choice.

marriage doesnt seem to mean as much as it used to. it is such a shame because i love the tought of marriage. i am only 19 but my boyfriend and i plan to get married in a few years and i cant wait for it. my favourite thing is seeing 2 really old people who have those little arguments and petty jabs at each other but every now and then they show that little bit of love or affection for each other and it is obvious that after 60 years of marriage, they are still crazy for each other. i understand marriage isnt for everyone but its just a shame. in my opinion it is anyway.

Other: I believe in marriage, but I don't want to get married.

Yes and no.. I don't think love needs a commitment. Especially one that was established for specific reasons ages ago.
But if the person I was with wanted to, I just might give in. I could live without it, but I could go either way. It's not a big deal to me anymore.

Marriage is just an outdated tradition that's no longer relevant in this day and age.

I'd love to get married and have a brilliant family.

I don't really see marriage as someone declaring to the world that they want to be with you, but rather that they now 'own' you.

I'm married for over 20 years but as my husband doesn't wear a wedding ring, nor do I.

My sisters and one sister-in-law also kept their maiden names rather than change it to their husband's.

One does not simply "Not Believe in Marriage"

What about a "not sure" option? That seems reasonably valid to me.

That is a stupidly phrased question. One can ask whether another believes in Santa Claus or Bigfoot. One should not ask whether one believes in 7-Eleven or traffic or - something else made manifestly real - marriage.

Call me a cynic, but as such a high proportion of marriages end in divorce, and the wedding industry appears to be doing very well from these flings, I do not believe that marriage is relevant in modern society. It is about the wedding itself, rather than the commitment, and the whole idea of it has simply become about money.

Marriage in my opinion is for the Woman, not the Man. Men could care less about getting married, we do it for the Woman we love.

Marriage is absolutely not for me. I'm female btw.. I just feel like it takes away the magic, relationships should be beautiful and free and able to shift and change. Bringing the law into your realationship is just adding a negative vibe..

No i don't believe in marriage at all. I guess i couldn't care less if someone else was getting married, but its too much of an expense for me and i really don't like being around people haha.

Marriage is more for show than for love these days. Alot of married couples tell me not to get married and enjoy my freedoms.

I believe in love but not in marriage, if that make sense. Marriage is just a social way of proving your love to everyone and to be officially united. IMO if there is love you will be united married or not. If you don't truly love the person you will get divorced and it will only be a mistake. It's superficial and expensive to me.

I dont get marriage, you can be in a relationship with someone, and still love them just as much as if you were married. To me, its just a big waste of money, just for a piece of paper.

I agree with the others here, that there should of been a selection for those of us who are happily married. It is now 41 happy and wonderful years for me and my hubby Peiter. Hopefully at least 20 more.

Of course. There's plenty of stories of people who made it work.

Definitely.

sometimes