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Renee | 08.04.2008 | 070209@080408459ks
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Our society has been changing and evolving, but our "institution" of marriage has not evolved with the times. The divorce rate is higher than ever before, people are unhappy in their marriage and those that wish to marry or join in a "union" are not allowed. I am not a christian but I'm bound by the rules of this country that are formed under christianity because I live here. How fair is that? My husband wanted another wife...I am his first wife, so we had her move in with us and although it's not right according to the law of this country, it's what we have to do to be happy. It's a bandaid. I have a friend that lives with his friend. They are both gay and they can't do more than that. It's really sad. What a prudish and backwards country (and they call my homeland backwards!!!)
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stephanie | 22.03.2008 | 070209@080322681dl
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I actually disagree that the concept lacks credibility. Whether it lacks research or not is really of no consequence. The divorce rate is rising in Western societies and cultures so your "research" is right there...and personally, I believe the issue isn't so much about reforming 'marriage' per se, but about reforming the REASONS people get married. The thought that we should all go about our lives in a society the exact same way doesn't work, because like the writer said, our societies are colliding and expanding and evolving into a multi-cultural diverse society with varying belief systems, yet we try to orient ourselves with outdated traditions that are in place for reasons such as religion and government. This topic interests me greatly because I have been married and it didn't work for me for varying reasons, but I think the largest reason was in part due to the fact that I believe our society has evolved past the point of marriage being the sole workable solution for relationships and yet, we continue to see it as the only viable means to the relationship issue....even for same sex marriages. If "marriage" weren't the ultimate expression of commitment, I believe relationships would last longer. Just an opinion...
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Mogambo | 12.02.2007 | 070209@070212669ud
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The article is thought provoking however lacks indepth research. The new definition & sugestions about marriages are indicative of sheer ignorance of writer on this topic. In western societies, de facto relatioship is common & working. So it is already tasted system. Whether u consider it as a success or failure depends upon how you define sucess or failure of the systems when you take holistic view.
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