Marriage

                Marriage is one of the most complex things in life.  The thought of getting married, staying together with your soul mate, is one the best feelings in the world, but at the same time it’s quite intimidating.  The thought of it is scary because it’s difficult to choose who the right person for you is, and there is a chance that something will get in the way of your relationship. I believe that marriage is still alive and strong at times, but it’s not as strong as it was before.  People sometimes use it the wrong way.  It’s sad that marriage isn’t taken seriously.  In today’s society, marriage is slightly losing its meaning.  People often hop from one person to another and that usually happens among young adults, eighteen through their early twenties.  People who rushes into marriage usually aren’t going to last and I’ve witnessed this very often from my friends.  It’s actually very rare to see very young couples to make it work on their relationship then get married.  Maintaining a relationship has some obstacles along the way.  Monogamy is the one of the things young adults are having trouble with.  People like the feeling of being taken by someone or have a relationship status but at the same time want to be free.  Free as in living life being single, having fun with friends.  With this, they end up cheating on their significant other.  Another thing that tarnished the meaning of marriage is the social media.  The social media is so big that they use technology to get away with cheating or leaving your partner.  The social media can also be used for looking for people to meet, and people end up getting into a relationship without getting to know the person a little bit more.  In this generation, there are so many things that destroy the meaning of marriage, however there are a few young couples who obey the laws of marriage and appreciate being with their significant other.

                I believe that Natalie Rivera’s ideas concerning on temporary marriage isn’t a bad idea at all.  It’s morally wrong to give people the opportunity to decide how long their marriage is going to be.  It destroys the meaning of marriage.  Marriage is a union between two lovers and a commitment that lasts a lifetime.  You can’t just get married to someone you barely knew and decide whether that person is right person for you.   Marriage is a one-time thing, and it cannot be redone.  Temporary marriage doesn’t make any sense at all.  If the marriage is temporary, then it’s never a marriage to begin with.  I believe that you shouldn’t get married until you’re completely sure that you’re ready.