Is marrying for romance primarily just a part of western culture? (Page 2)

[OddBeMe]

Yes. Women’s choice and respect for women are mostly a western thing. Though we fck up some times.

[LemiaOfThunder]

It depends on couple to couple, some marry for love, health reasons, family, green cards

[mommymommymommy]

Marrying isn't necessary. It's just a piece of paper

[HippieVeganJewslim]

Marriage is no use without romance EVERYWHERE, not just in the ‘western’ culture.

[Blueeyes81]

Marrying for romance is a fairly modern trend.

[Sparkie460]

I've only lived in the US so I don't know about other places

[ISFPCaramelPrincess]

I would say so because in countries such as India and in most of the middle east you’re supposed to fall in love after you get married.

[Anonymous]

I don't know, but that is a dumb and immature reason to make such a serious commitment! This is why so many marriages fail!!!

[Anonymous]

Not really. I am not western and we have both traditional & love marriages both are pretty common. You choose your preference

[Anonymous]

It’s the western male that’s making this a thing. They focus on the what ifs and avoid the pros all together.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Sure it is it should be part of everybody's culture

[QuietRunner]

Islam has something about marriage, not sure what that is

[dude6006ies]

No. But what is perceived as love can sometimes just be body chemistry signalling

[Nikki1989]

To a small degree, yes.

[BarryLiverstone]

What is your culture?

[Asker]

i am American

[BarryLiverstone]

So as an American do you also want to marry just for love? As that’s your culture

[Asker]

i rather have a stable long lasting marriage than to switch husbands 3 times throughout my life then end up dying all alone.

[Asker]

americans are proud to divorce. breaking up families is not seen as a bad thing here. its seen as something that is inevitable. it shocks me how people with this type of a mentality even get married.

[BarryLiverstone]

Then you can plan to do so.

[Asker]

@barryliverstone

its hard cuz every single modern young man wants to marry for passion filled romance.

[BarryLiverstone]

Nope., some guys want to marry to start their family

[Asker]

@barryliverstone

its very hard to find someone like that. i honestly really fear dying all alone , neglected and lonely. a lot of single people without kids end up dying of loneliness or abused in nursing homes.

[BarryLiverstone]

You haven’t gotten to 25 yet. Focus less on dying alone and more on building your life and reaching goals

[Asker]

im 27. and guess what? most people marry when they are young, not old.

[BarryLiverstone]

Unless you lied, you are 18-24

[Asker]

@barryliverstone

its personal information privacy.

[BarryLiverstone]

It’s called being honest. I have my real age and I live in Florida. Easy to not lie online

[Asker]

@barryliverstone

I have the right to protect my own personal info

[Jamie05rhs]

"its hard cuz every single modern young man wants to marry for passion filled romance."
And what the hell's wrong with that? 🤷

[Asker]

@Jamie05rhs

because at some point in life, you will just end up dying all lonely , neglected or abused at a nursing home- if you continue holding that mentality.

and just because there is love, it does not mean it will last. Americans have a culture of switching partners and "the love of their lives" 5 to 8 times throughout their life times. At the end of your life, you will still end up with nobody.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Asker I disagree. I won't die alone because I will die before my wife does. I do not have a long life expectancy.

[Danny_dan92]

Procreation is another reason

[Katrina79]

Some are some financial some are for negotiations.

[red324]

Guys have romance with their side chick's.

[Mangospacho]

Not me. I married for sex and sex only.

[imawfulatusernames]

I feel very sorry for your hopefully ex wife

[Mangospacho]

@imawfulatusernames Well that’s not nice to wish divorce on someone. And no, we are together.

[Danielle93]

I hope you didn't tell her that. That means if she had an accident (hope it never happens) and couldn't be your sex doll every single day, you would divorce her and leave her at her worst moment of her life where she needs you the most.

[Mangospacho]

@Danielle93 Of course not. She’s wonderful. I married her for a variety of reasons.

[Danielle93]

Then sex isn't the only single reason to get married. There is compatibility, love, stability, forming a family, etc.

[Paul09]

It's a long running "trend*.

[bamesjond0069]

Yup. You got it!

[In_Trance]

No, I don't think so

[krin_m]

no, it is a human emotion!

[Actor3]

A fairytale for all in the world

[Anonymous]

No, I don't agree with that.

[sheikalana]

Pretty much.

[JohnK123]

Eh not really

[Awantika03]

Possible

[EaterPeter]

I guess.

[Maw1s]

Oh my godd yes

[Anonymous]

I hate marrying