I am getting married in three months and will be 20 years old on my wedding day. My parents raised me to believe that marriages would only work if you waited until at least 25 to be married...and in their case, that probably was the decision that was best. What frustrates me the most is that it is assumed that their way is the ONLY way. Read More »
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Marrying an Airman
By hXcChic22 - Posted on January 31st, 2009
Tagged: Air Force
• basic training
• engaged
• love
• marriage
• military
• relationships
• Personal freedom
• Better future
So, I guess it's my turn to write a note about the whole business, since my better half wrote one. :) Read More »
Fuck Waldo
By fanaile essence - Posted on December 30th, 2008
Tagged: Career
• College
• divorce
• finding yourself
• growing up
• lifestyle
• marriage
• maturity
• Self Esteem
• self-doubt
• self-reflection
• Personal freedom
• Better future
As a little girl, the "Find Waldo" series was one of my favorites. The idea of a man that could be lost so many times - in so many places - and that he needed me to find him both fascinated and intrigued me. No visit to the doctor's office or the dentist's office was complete until I found him on every page of every book. Read More »
Am I too young for marriage?
By cassbrew08 - Posted on December 30th, 2008
How do you really know when it is the right time for you to get married? Should you be a certain age? Should you be with someone for a certain amout of time? Should your parents decide? Read More »
The Acceptance of Domestic Violence
By Violinstef - Posted on December 14th, 2008
Tagged: abuse
• child abuse
• Children
• domestic violence
• marriage
• Shared responsibility
• Effective government
Why is it that domestic violence is more accepted than other forms of assault and battery? I live in Connecticut, and, if I am not mistaken, the repercussions here for domestic violence are much less than those imposed for assault and battery. Read More »
"I Do" Marriage 101
By mai - Posted on December 14th, 2008
Tagged: marriage
• Shared responsibility
Family, Friends, HELP!!!
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What is the purpose of marriage?
By sahara - Posted on November 18th, 2008
At the end of the day, what’s the point? Is it strictly a reproduction method? Is it a way of maintaining social order? Are we all really two halves of the same whole looking to become complete? Read More »
Civil Unions?
By sonja - Posted on November 17th, 2008
Tagged: civil unions
• Gay Marriage
• gay rights
• marriage
• prop 8
• Broad prosperity
• Effective government
• Personal freedom
• Better future
In light of California's Proposition 8 and the unfolding national protests, it seems to me that many people don't have a problem with gay and lesbian relationships, but want to hold "marriage" as something sacred (even if the divorce rate is over 50%). Read More »
