www.telegraph.co.uk Wikipedia states that 'modern marriage, matrimony, or wedlock is a socially or ritually recognized union or legal contract between spouses that establishes rights and obligations'. Ideally, a man or woman chooses their partner for love with the firm belief of equal standing relating to body, mind and spirit. However, love can overrule the senses, whereupon the marriage will fail, ending in divorce.
Does society need this legal contract? Many people think so. Some want to provide a stable background for their children, while others want to bind their partner to them physically and legally. Abused women find the bond particularly difficult to break. Same sex couples fight for the right to have equal status to a bond between man and woman.
Does society need this legal contract? Many people think so. Some want to provide a stable background for their children, while others want to bind their partner to them physically and legally. Abused women find the bond particularly difficult to break. Same sex couples fight for the right to have equal status to a bond between man and woman.
How did it all begin? Did cave man need a formal tie, or were they united in common need? The man hunted while the woman raised the children by the cooking fire. Each must have relied on the other.
For Britain's early tribal groups and the Anglo-Saxons, marriage was all about relationships. Marriage was a strategic tool to set up diplomatic and barter ties. They established peaceful relationships, trading bonds, and mutual obligations with others by means of marriage.
This all changed with the separation of wealth. Parents were no longer content to marry their children off to someone in a neighboring group, but rather to a figure as wealthy and powerful as themselves. At that point, marriage shifted to intrigue and betrayal. Note: the offspring had no say in the choice.
For Britain's early tribal groups and the Anglo-Saxons, marriage was all about relationships. Marriage was a strategic tool to set up diplomatic and barter ties. They established peaceful relationships, trading bonds, and mutual obligations with others by means of marriage.
This all changed with the separation of wealth. Parents were no longer content to marry their children off to someone in a neighboring group, but rather to a figure as wealthy and powerful as themselves. At that point, marriage shifted to intrigue and betrayal. Note: the offspring had no say in the choice.
en.wikipedia.org During the 11th Century, marriage secured an economic or political advantage. The bride bowed to her father's wishes and the marriage arrangements were made on her behalf.
However, the Benedictine monk Gratian wanted the agreement of the couple more than their family's approval. Gratian introduced consent into formalized marriage in 1140 with his canon law textbook, Decretum Gratiani. No longer was a bride or groom's presence at a ceremony enough in the 12th Century.
However, the Benedictine monk Gratian wanted the agreement of the couple more than their family's approval. Gratian introduced consent into formalized marriage in 1140 with his canon law textbook, Decretum Gratiani. No longer was a bride or groom's presence at a ceremony enough in the 12th Century.
en.wikipedia.org Roaming bards sang of love during medieval times and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet acted it out on stage, but it wasn't until the Victorian era that it became accepted as a foundation for marriage. Because of Queen Victoria's declarations of love for her consort, Prince Albert, her subjects followed suit. The Victorians believed marriage should actually be based on love or companionship.
I've fallen in love with and married two men in my life. Both marriages have lasted over 25 years. It's the equivalent of having two separate lives. To me, marriage shows a commitment to love, care for, and support my husband in mutual understanding. Neither partner should take more than they give, and neither should harm the other mentally or physically.
Many women nowadays are choosing to remain single. They raise their children alone and can live the lifestyle they please. However, they differ from cave-woman by lacking a man who will hunt for their food. They earn their own money to pay for their upkeep.
The way I see it, marriage represents the perfect opportunity to achieve balance. Man and woman; strong and soft; action and thought; yin and yang.
I'd love to hear your opinion about the relevance of marriage.
I've fallen in love with and married two men in my life. Both marriages have lasted over 25 years. It's the equivalent of having two separate lives. To me, marriage shows a commitment to love, care for, and support my husband in mutual understanding. Neither partner should take more than they give, and neither should harm the other mentally or physically.
Many women nowadays are choosing to remain single. They raise their children alone and can live the lifestyle they please. However, they differ from cave-woman by lacking a man who will hunt for their food. They earn their own money to pay for their upkeep.
The way I see it, marriage represents the perfect opportunity to achieve balance. Man and woman; strong and soft; action and thought; yin and yang.
I'd love to hear your opinion about the relevance of marriage.
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