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Posted on October 18, 2007 by James Walsh | Posted under Divorce
Why do People Marry?
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Today, there are many forms of union taking place in the society but what is still most prevalent and widely accepted is that between a man and a woman. The numbers of other types of unions are definitely on the rise and are gaining social acceptance as well. The relevance and popularity of the traditional marriage can be gauged by the fact that even though the other forms of unions claim to be more radical and “in", they are all striving to be as close to a civil marriage (in nature, rights, duties and responsibilities) as possible. The age-old, tried and tested union of a man and a woman in bond of love, respect and trust made possible by a marriage still has its charm. Even though the numbers of marriages failing and ending in divorce are on the rise, they have failed to deter the romantics of the world. People might enter a live-in relationship and maintain it for years but studies have shown a lot of them ultimately result in proper marriages. When people are ready to declare their commitment to the world they get married with society as their witness. Rising divorce rates have not stopped people from getting married. If they fail once, a lot of them give marriage another try and remarry. Let the critics say what they want but the glorious tradition of marriage lives on. The subject of marriage and the reasons why people get married have intrigued many. Various studies have thrown up various interesting reasons for people walking down the altar. Some of the main reasons of people getting married are as such: 1. Love: People meet, fall in love, declare their feelings and then want to culminate their love in marriage. It signifies their undying love and long-term commitment to each other. They make a public declaration of this commitment and want society to be a witness to their promise to each other. 2. Desire to Raise a Family: People even in long-term live-in relationships often decide to get married when they want to raise a family. They want to have children and believe that only marriage can lend them legitimacy and a stable home essential for proper upbringing. 3. Financial Reasons: Studies have proven that married couples are better-off and financially more stable than singles. Together they form an economic pool that is beneficial to both the partners. It also helps in situations where one partner studies and the other earns and supports financially. Better education means better employment opportunities too. Also, married couples can also avail tax credits and income-related benefits too. 4. Emotional Security: The emotional security of being married to a person who is there for life is tremendous. Also, an immense pressure is off when one is out of the dating scene looking for “the person". Also, the companionship of a person who promises to love, trust and respect you through all your ups and downs. His or her constant support for your dreams/ ambitions lends an emotional security that has been shown to maximize a person's potential. The vow of “till death do us apart" ensures a lifelong partnership and a companion in old age. 5. Social Pressure: Many times there is social pressure in the form of parents who want to se you settled in a happily married routine. It can also be there in the form of peer pressure when all your friends or acquaintances are getting married. One feels the odd one out and feels pressurised to join them in their happy state of mind. Even outings to pubs and restaurants can add to the pressure as most of them cater to couples making entry etc. restricted for singles. In the end one can safely conclude that even in the face of new forms of unions gaining acceptance in society, marriage as a form of relationship is secure in its skin. It might be in the process of evolving but it is definitely not dead or dying. About The Author: James Walsh is a freelance writer and copy editor. If you want to find out more about a solicitor managed divorce see http://www.managed-divorce.co.uk |
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