Marriage

[nobspeople]

A lot has been said in regards to 'marriage' over the years: can it be same sex or only opposite sex; can it be with related people or only unrelated people; can it be of people of different or only the same race or religion; etc.

Outside of each locations' current specific laws, for discussion:

1) Who should be allowed to be legally married?
2) Should there be any age requirements? If so, what should they be?
3) Should 'legally married' be the same as 'married' from a religious connotation?

The question came up after reviewing this article:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/tennessee-le ... 32950.html

[nobspeople]

So what goes through the minds of those who disapprove of how certain people arrange their private lives?
In other words why are so many people intent on interfering with the happiness of others?

They think they're commanded to do so/following their god's law and rule.
Control - people love that.
Making the world to exist as they 'see' it or think it should exist.
Hatred.
Guilt.
Jealously.
The need to appease their god.
Reading a world for the return of their god.
That the people simply are jerks.
Likely there are other reasons.

[Miles]

I mean there is and should be so much to a worthwhile relationship than the physical part. If two people truly love each other and wish to build a life together, it is not for others to judge or interfere - as long as no laws are broken.

My only point being, having been around long enough to see how early marriages can turn out, and looking at the stats. (currently those under 20 have a divorce risk of 32%) waiting a few more years to marry can improve one's chance of survival considerably.





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[Tcg]

I mean there is and should be so much to a worthwhile relationship than the physical part. If two people truly love each other and wish to build a life together, it is not for others to judge or interfere - as long as no laws are broken.

My only point being, having been around long enough to see how early marriages can turn out, and looking at the stats. (currently those under 20 have a divorce risk of 32%) waiting a few more years to marry can improve one's chance of survival considerably.





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This is very wise advice especially considering how devastating divorce can be both financially and emotionally. If children are involved, both intensify significantly.


Tcg

[nobspeople]

[Replying to Miles in post #12]

It's, to me, interesting that 20-34 didn't change a whole lot, while below 20 & above 34 had a more significant change

[Miles]

[Replying to Miles in post #12]

It's, to me, interesting that 20-34 didn't change a whole lot, while below 20 & above 34 had a more significant change

Yeah, a 35% increase. It would be interesting to know why.


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[nobspeople]

[Replying to Miles in post #12]

It's, to me, interesting that 20-34 didn't change a whole lot, while below 20 & above 34 had a more significant change

Yeah, a 35% increase. It would be interesting to know why.


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I'd suspect boredom and or 'mid-life crisis- played a part in the older group.