Would you marry me if...

If our marriage was built upon an agreement to have children and form a communion of two families?

A marriage based on love alone is a product of divorce. Am i the only one who wants to marry someone for the sole intent of bearing and raising children with another person i feel is competent to raise children with? Im not saying love wouldnt be a factor ever, im just saying that even if we fell out of love, we could still see other people as long as we dont remarry or separate?

When i get married i want it to be with someone whos tired of being alone and just wants to raise a family. If we cant be lovers for the rest of our lives we will be good friends and confidants with good kids and a cool house, maybe more than just one car. No fights, maybe just surprise romance here and there or, just coffee every morning. Separate beds and rooms if need be (i snore, you kick)

Any takers?

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  • Unimportant

    If I ever wanted to get married (which I don't) or have children (whom I also do not want to have), then may.. No. Still, no.

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  • prasatko

    Since you are a male and I am a male, you would not marry me because we cannot have children together and I would not marry you because I am heterosexual / straight.

    If you were a woman, my answer would be NO, NO, NO, I would never marry you under the conditions described. I would not like to be reduced to the child-producing-and-child-rearing-factory.

    But it is true that getting married solely for "love / romantic" reasons does not guarantee a happy marriage. However, getting married without love and only for child-rearing does not guarantee a happy marriage either.

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  • I'm just not the baby machine type. I don't desire kids... which is probably good. There are enough baby popping women in the world to ensure that we'll continue to infest the earth like maggots.

    However, if I were interested in raising a family, I would surely be intrigued by the idea.

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  • Phycokitty

    sound like a deal to me but if you're clean and well myn why would i go elsewhere for sex when i have you? Unles i hate you or am sick i never reject my mate even if mad. Just bc im mad doesnt mean i dont want you... Wow i got off topic >_<

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    • So I guess you forgive me then huh, babe? :)

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  • ccjigsaw

    There are many different forms of love. For me to get married to someone I need many things. I have to have some sort of love, being friendly, romantic or passionate. And I have to get along with him as a best friend. Out differences can't be enough that we make eachother miserable. If his flaws are something I feel incompatible with, then no marriage. Marriage is a big deal, it's supposed to be forever. If it doesn't feel perfect, then it should stay as boyfriend girlfriend

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  • Mando

    What you have described is a fairly tried and true view of marriage that blends what it takes to sustain it: romantic love, desire for children/family, economic security, long term companionship and friendship, commitment, peaceful co-habitation. All of these may not be present or possible, or may wax and wane, but to think any one of these dimensions alone is enough is folly. I especially agree that romantic love alone is not enough - but it is one of the more critical ingredients.

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    • ucipher8

      Damn, id marry you. Obviously we won't have children of OUR own, but ill help raise your kids and support your household. Maybe even down the line we could swap girlfriends every once in awhile and be the new typical american family. (reality TV, I'm talking to you here)

      You are the husband i have been looking for and i am the husband you are looking for.

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  • Shadow_Girl

    Lol there wont be a baby duh!

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  • Shadow_Girl

    I think love is overrated. Its either u love someone more or someone loves u more. Either u take someone for granted or ur taken orr granted. I was married coz of love but that ended in divorce. Sucks and hurts at the same time.
    If my current relationship sinks again ill take ur offer our lawyers can do the talking, u have to be tested and hopefully you are good looking coz i do not want an ugly child if not offer is off the table lol.

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    • ucipher8

      god if the kid came out ugly don't expect me to stick around!

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  • NormalIsOverratedBeANinja

    I don't want kids. And I definitely don't want to get married to someone I don't have feelings for.

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  • littlemissidgaf

    Sounds like what I've wanted my whole life

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    • ucipher8

      iknoright

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  • JuneB

    I not cut out for the whole "love" thing, so yeah, probably. People can learn to love one another.

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  • dappled

    If we were friends and I could see us always being friends, then yes, I'd certainly consider it as an option.

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  • howaminotmyself

    A marriage based on love and mutual respect is ideal. I think many people forget that love extends far beyond romantic love. Your arrangement sounds nice. But you can't ignore the desire to have sex. You said you could see other people, but are you truly okay with that? Will sex be allowed outside the marriage if the marriage doesn't fulfill that need?

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    • ucipher8

      Sex would be allowed as long as we dont do it on premises of the home or in front of each other.

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      • GoraIntoDesiGals

        What no threesomes? I was about to say yes :-(

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        • ucipher8

          Exceptions will be made for hot friends and or un-related cousins

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          • shade_ilmaendu

            Gotta have the hot friends exception. XD

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