What does being married really mean to you personally?

[NoDecision]

Does this ring any bells?

[Sangita93]

Marriage in our Indian culture is not a personal matter, it is tying two families, connecting with relatives of both family and a cultural bonding. Being married for an Indian woman signifies a profound life transition, balancing deep-rooted cultural expectations of nurturing, sacrifice, and commitment to both her husband and extended in-laws with increasingly modern desires for partnership. It shifts her identity from her parental family to her husband’s family, merging personal ambitions with her new family. Traditionally, marriage in India is viewed as a union between two families rather than just two individuals. A wife is expected to blend into her husband’s family from the moment of engagement, and after marriage, living with her in-laws, and takes on the responsibility of managing household affairs. She leave her parental home, relatives and friends on side, to prioritize her new life, with significant sacrifices to support her husband's life and his parents. Culturally married women are traditionally expected to be devoted to their husband and in-laws, often fulfilling the stereotypical roles of a caregiver. Men and women are considered as two – equal halves – of a social and divine system. Marriage is considered a peak of achievement for a woman's youth, providing a sense of completion. Modernizing Views: Although traditional beliefs and social pressures still exist, most women now enjoy strong emotional support, equality, and friendship like relation with her husband in marriage. Most modern marriages now involve living away from extended family because of job and earning opportunities offering more autonomy. Transition period of adjustment in new environment need hard work for balancing personal, social, and family expectations. For many couples, marriage is about securing their future, producing babies, home, and a companion, providing structure to life. It is a complex blend of "duty," family care, and societal status, undergoing a slow evolution toward equal partnership, but still heavily influenced by traditional expectations of being the primary caregiver and mother of next generation.

[Jessica405]

Applies just the same if you just co-habit. All very true, though

[exitseven]

That was one of the most moving things that I have ever read. I have been married for a long time and I cannot imagine being single again. We have a lot of reasons to be happy but also there were times we have been afraid or angry but having somebody who will take care of me is something that all the money in the world cannot buy.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Personally, it means perpetuating traditions that don't talk to me, a quite unromantic symbol in fact. Due to how marriage symbolizes set in stone love to me, instead of freeing it. On the other hand, I'm a bit too much attached to symbols, maybe more than I should.

[Finchie40]

Being with someone that loves you the same way you love them , committed and loyal to each other

[NathanDavis]

marriage is ALWAYS... what you make of it

always... without a fail

[Jessica405]

So true!

[Lliam]

Mutual security. Loving companionship for life with a best friend. Support, care for and rely upon each other through life's peaks and valleys.

[queenofcardio]

Very true..

A beautiful reminder of why it's something I want.

[AgentG111]

You are giving all your love and trust into another human that you have a connection with of love lust compassion and need and want to be together. You share that with each other.

[Agape93]

Chaining yourself to one person and hoping they never change for the worse

[TonyMetal___86]

A sacred real marriage which lasts forever means everything to me

[MrChinaski]

Right now, it's mainly money flowing out the door. But it had upsides earlier.

[MikeTheBartender]

Id no longer be rich in money... But possibly rich in love

[Iron_Man]

It’s a great idea, but I want a mature woman that doesn’t play psychological head games like you do and clown around too much.

[bobalife]

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[strateguy632]

It means loyalty

[WhitneySnow]

Not yet but it sounds wonderful

[HairF3tish]

being with someone for many years

[MasterKS]

License for free sex.

[dudeinohio]

Commitment