marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
What's the Deal with Open Marriage?
Last weekend, while surfing through Netflix I came across a documentary calledExplained, a new weekly docuseries launched by Vox to explain, hence the name, many things that leave us scratching our heads. The episode I watched was about monogamy and non-monogamous relationships. Right away, my interest was piqued. I was immediately struck by one expert commenter who said, “Monogamy is of a made-up construct, a way to enforce gender roles and social order.” Watching the documentary, I thought to myself, if that is true, then the same assertion could be made about non-monogamous relationships. Likewise, it could also be said that non-monogamous is of a made up construct design to disrupt (rather than enforce) gender roles and social order. Before I even had the chance to fully digest this thought, I was struck by another expert commenter who said, “Monogamy is not natural, it's a choice.” What?! My mouth literally hit the floor.
By She Writes7 years ago in Humans
Yes I Know We're Young
Let just start with the fact that I have heard it all about being married. Yes, I know am only 19. Yes, I know that marriage is not a game and its something to take seriously. Yea I am very aware that I have my whole life to live and to wait to get married.
By Forever Charity8 years ago in Humans
An Unconventional Marriage
Yet Another Unconventional Marriage I love calling him my husband. I’ll find any excuse I can to throw it into a conversation on a daily basis. My husband needs to make an appointment. My husband asked me to pick up some Tylenol. My husband loves that flavour of ice cream. It makes me feel good. It makes me feel loved, safe, settled. Whenever I catch a glance of my wedding band, I smile and kiss my finger. It’s corny, I know, but it’s true. I think of the day he put it on me. I remember never having smiled so much as I did that day. I remember laughing and dancing, I remember him holding me close.
By Shenaya Chinoy8 years ago in Humans
I Will Support My Husband's Passion
My husband has an ever-growing desire to become a photographer. Not just any photography, though. He LOVES every aspect of the art. He appreciates the angles, lighting, contrast, and anything else you can think of having to do with a high quality photograph. Half of what I just said, I wouldn't even know what it meant if it wasn't for my husband. He has wanted to become a photographer since he was about 15 years old. He took a photography class his sophomore year in high school and fell in love with it soon after. He ended up taking it for the following two years, but didn't even get a professional camera until about two years ago; not long after he had graduated high school. Since he bought it used off of someone, it didn't even come with a user manual. Because of that, I can't even count how many YouTube videos he has watched to learn the camera, both inside and out. He is even trying to start his own photography business with his best friend. He dreams to become sponsored by companies such as Honda, Chevrolet, and Mercedes. Those are amazing brands, but I honestly don't think he will ever stop until Red Bull has sponsored him. He is always talking about how he would have his hat designed, and I find that funny because he doesn't even wear hats! I've seen the smiles and grins while taking my sister's senior prom pictures, and I've also seen them just taking pictures of our children in the yard. Both make him equally happy and it makes me that happiest wife in the world being able to watch him do what he loves.
By Kayla Pierce8 years ago in Humans
To Marry or Not
At this point I wonder, is marriage the end goal or a bargaining chip in a relationship? I have always viewed it as the ultimate commitment and the best way of showing how dedicated you are to your partner. It looks like for some it is an option used for perks. Taking a closer look at the history of the traditions of marriage might provide more insight on how we approach unions of all types today.
By Davin Paige8 years ago in Humans
I Promised You Forever, but What Did You Promise Me?
You had decided that, after only a few short weeks of knowing me, you wanted to devote the rest of your life to me. I remember that day as if it happened yesterday. It came from nowhere. I received two text messages, back to back, one reading, "I am totally and completely in love with you," while the message that followed read, "I will marry you. It's not a question of if, but when." My heart dropped into my stomach, as days before, as we were driving back to your place from sitting on the lake, you informed me that you were never, ever getting married. We were discussing my previous marriages, and we discussed how you had spent so very long with someone before me without ever discussing marrying her. You told me that if you ever did get married, you'd likely be in your forties and had been with the lady for many, many years.
By Jeannie McDaniel8 years ago in Humans
