He he, well I haven't yet, but I'm pretty serious about one. Well it goes without saying that the stereotype is of an uneducated factory worker or an ambitious bar girl. My partner is neither. I have a lot of respect for her, and a great deal of affection. Never met anyone like her. The relationship is very healthy for both partners, its growing strongly, we seldom fight, she is very reasonable, well educated (MBA), very capable, honest, sincere and engaging. We have very good communication. Only problem really so far is 'she is demanding'. Love to say I will marry her, just need more time to find the time to consider the proposition. If you don't have a relationship based on respect don't expect to be treated well. Mostly negative perceptions are old men not really invested in young girls, and its the same for them in most cases. some will be duty-bound, some would hope to be, but don't expect it. They will regain their sense of reality.
Anonymous, what's holding you up. if she's just that great. why dont you marry her.
Too busy to consider the issue, and no compelling reason to make it a priority. The relationship does not hinge on the 'marriage' contract. Its deeper.
I would understand marriage isn't as important to be considered at this time. I just have no other alternative to it for now -- to stand what it aims to stand for -- declaration of love, building a family, and commitment. There are a lot of issues in marriage because a lot of people abuse the concept. But I don't think marriage is bad per se. Marriage has very good fundamental principles... a marriage has to be built on honesty, integrity, companionship, friendship, love, giving, caring, understanding, growth and growing old together...
A lot of people do not like to be married because of fear of divorce... this means they are not sure of marriage in the first place. So I think their union is not based on the fundamental principles I mentioned.
I think those couples who uphold these principles and values should be married... more deserving than those couples who just taint the concept of marriage because of their impulsive and unthinking decisions.
