What is a MARRIAGE?

Marriage is a union between two people. Dare I say between a woman and a men to be exact? In ancient time, marriage can only be performed for a male and a female, thus become husband and wife. Many people these days, will argue with me for this concept. A marriage now a day can be between a man to a man, and a woman to a woman.

However, since I am some what belonged to the ancient time, I will only prefer to marriage between a man and a woman. When two people take this pledge to be united, they are committing themselves to each other first. They should stick with their vows through sickness and health, through rich and poor, through happiness and sorrows. Yes, it is a beautiful vow when it is honored to the end.

Marriage also means forsaken all others, especially if you have a cheating heart. Internet porn viewing is a violation in my book. Just because it has an easy access, doesn't mean it is available to you. Having affairs will definitely ruin your commitment with your spouse, since marriage is a sacred rite. If you respect your partner's feelings, then your partner will return the same kindness.

Marriage is devotion. Devotion sometimes means hard work. It is not easy to live with some body days and nights, sharing the same space, putting up with the most annoying habits of your partner. Therefore, it takes devotion to make it work. It takes giving, understanding, humor, consideration, and trust to pull it through. You have to devote your best being to your spouse, as well as yours spouse to you.

Marriage needs compassion, communication, and understanding. It is a lot to ask, but if you are going into this commitment, these are essentials to a successful marriage. Lacking compassion will loose the closeness with your partner. Lacking communication will shut down your ability to relate to issues that important to your life. Misunderstanding will lead to resentments, and arguments.

Other important things include money, religion, having the same goals, and wanting the same thing such as children. If you are ready to take this leap, good luck to you. Make sure you know that marriage is a 50/50 merger.

In ancient time, marriage was arranged and it was simple. Things were less confusing. The world didn't spin so fast and so complicated. Work hard on keeping your passion alive. Be ready to give a 110 percents of yourself to your partner, and hope to receive the same in return. I have known people with 30 years of marriage ending up in a divorce. My own was 22 years, but that is another article for me to write.