MajorMajorMajor said:
Meh I have some pretty weird thoughts about marriage. Never thought about it until this year, but marriage just seems like a way for people to “legitimize” their relationship. I mean I know there are tax benefits and hospital visiting rights that go along with it, but other than that, before marriage and after marriage nothing changes in the relationship. You should still love each other and care about each other. Yea you made “vows” but shouldn’t those vows be implied already in the relationship. You truly love someone you will be faithful, loving, and caring. You don’t need a label.
Except I *edited*ing love weddings. The ceremony telling each other that they will love each other forever followed by unholy amounts of drinking and gluttony with this happy undertone. Best event ever.
I get to be a groomsman for my BFF Brian in June. Mucho excited.
Not only are marriages a public announcement of the two person’s choices to join as one but it is also a celebration of that commitment to one another. I don’t think “vows” should be held before marriage because you are dating and yes while you may care for the person a lot the commitment that you take when you marry someone is a whole lot more than just oh hey we are married now. Or at least that is the way I view it, taking on more of a religious stand point than a government point of view.