If they are strong, it shouldn't be a problem.

If they aren't, it gives the couple a chance to discuss it instead of avoiding the issue and staying in a loveless marriage another 15 years because it's routine.

My parents stayed married for 10 years longer than they should have because it was easier. They finally wised up, and I think if they had to renew their marriage license after 7 years, they wouldn't have wasted that 10 years in a relationship that was a dead end.

 

i kinda like the idea

 

The concept (as RB explains) is not bad, but it cheapens the whole institution of marriage. Granted marriage, in itself, varies by culture.

 

exactly!

If I were to think/know my marriage won't last, I wouldn't be getting married, period.

 

Who gets married knowing/thinking their marriage is going to fail :eh:

 

i hate to sound insensitive but i think because you grew up in such an environment you see the merits of this proposal more than the consequences

 

possibly they go into marriage as a last resort to hold onto the s/o, for the illigetimate child(s)
i know a couple that got married because her parents wouldnt let her move out until she got married. and now they are divorced
but i think mostly they really dont know what they are getting themselves into

 

i know of plenty that get themselves into situations where they know they will fail. Some just do not believe in the institution of marriage, but they do so cus the gov. give them tax breaks.

 

think about it. emotions as a foundation is literally unstable. yes, emotions are necessary within a relationship, mostly because we're human to over-simplify what im tryin to say, it would be ridiculous to say "oh wow! im so happy when im with you! we should get married!"

to me marriage involves love, which is far more than a simple emotion. its a choice and an attitude

im done h:

 

RB made a spelling mistake

quick!!! correct him, now!!!! h: