Marriage

Why do you think two people get married?
Two people usually get married because they are deeply in love. There is a mutual feeling that they need each other, and they cannot imagine life without each other. They accept each other for who they are and they are extremely happy together.

Why do two people stay married?
Two people stay married because the feelings that they had for each other when they first got married have gotten stronger. Love is a powerful feeling, and it is what makes a healthy marriage that is full of trust and happiness.

Do you think that one partner should accept the other partner’s “failings” or “flaws”? Why or why not? Do you think there is a limit to what a partner should or should not accept? Explain.
I believe that a partner needs to accept his or her partner no matter what, because that is the only way in which they can be happy together. When entering a relationship, there is always the possibility of being hurt, and there will always be flaws, but working through those flaws is what makes a great marriage. Everyone has a limit to what he or she accepts, but the point of marriage is to accept each other no matter what, so unless that is taken literally, marriage should not be entered.

What do you think are some things married couples commonly argue about? Why do you think that is?
I believe that many married couples argue about small things, such as where to go to dinner or who’s house to go to on a holiday, but every once in a while there is a big fight. This fight might be about their kids or parents, or anyone else in the family. It could also be caused by stress outside of their marriage that is taking a large toll on them.

What should you do if you feel that one parent is abusing the other—verbally, emotionally or physically? Why?
If I thought that one parent was abusing the other in any way, I would turn to the rest of my family. I know that they would do everything to get the parent being abused out of the situation. My brother would be the first person that I would confront in the situation, because I know that he would help me fix the situation.

What would you do if you find out that one parent is lying to the other? Why?
If I found out that one parent is lying to the other, I would confront the lying parent in order to persuade the parent into telling the truth. It would be best for both parents if they talked about it themselves rather than getting others involved, but if the lying parent is impossible to persuade, then I would confront the parent being lied to because I would not be able to just stand around and watch any longer.