Marriage is a union between persons that is recognized by custom, religious tradition, and the law. It can refer to a legal contract and civil status, a religious rite, and a social practice. History shows a discourse in the ideals of marriage, the contemporary Western ideal of marriage involves a relationship of love, friendship, or companionship. While marriage historically functioned as a unit used to create bonds between families, control inheritances, and share resources. Today many people see marriage as a natural, inevitable, and even necessary end of a loving relationship. On the other hand, there are others who regard marriage as an infringement of freedom, and an institution we would be better off without. My view is that if a marriage
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I believe that in order to maintain a healthy marriage and a healthy family a couple must follow the traditional values of marriage. Each individual in a relationship must be willing to completely contribute to a marriage, and sacrifice whatever is necessary. “Marriage is a particularly interesting form of love relationship because it involves an explicit contract that formalizes some of the norms governing the relationship” (Weaver and Wollart 510). The benefits that are provided to married couples are provided to ensure the success of the marriage and the protection of the institution of …show more content…
If a marriage is restricting or holds an individual back, then that individual is not experiencing the true values of marriage. Marriage is a basic human right that’s ultimate purpose is procreation. The benefits that are received from a marriage are a reflection of what is being put into the marriage. Although some may argue that marriage has lost its true value because of societal involvement and benefits. I believe the marriage is beneficial if there is effort and work being put into it because the benefits are only a reflection of the work that is put in. There is no point in being involved in a marriage if it is not for emotional and generational
I believe that in order to maintain a healthy marriage and a healthy family a couple must follow the traditional values of marriage. Each individual in a relationship must be willing to completely contribute to a marriage, and sacrifice whatever is necessary. “Marriage is a particularly interesting form of love relationship because it involves an explicit contract that formalizes some of the norms governing the relationship” (Weaver and Wollart 510). The benefits that are provided to married couples are provided to ensure the success of the marriage and the protection of the institution of …show more content…
If a marriage is restricting or holds an individual back, then that individual is not experiencing the true values of marriage. Marriage is a basic human right that’s ultimate purpose is procreation. The benefits that are received from a marriage are a reflection of what is being put into the marriage. Although some may argue that marriage has lost its true value because of societal involvement and benefits. I believe the marriage is beneficial if there is effort and work being put into it because the benefits are only a reflection of the work that is put in. There is no point in being involved in a marriage if it is not for emotional and generational