For everyone who has ever been or still is married, is it really all it's cracked up to be?
by 
mizuiislife
ANSWERS: 21
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marriage is a state of mind.. it is not required to be happy...
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Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. You just have to take it one day at a time.
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Never been married. I like having my fun, without that level of commitment.
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It is for me. I'm the happiest I've ever been. I know I would still be very happy being with him even if we weren't married, but being married just adds an air of security and comfort to the relationship.
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I think it is, myself. ;-)
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It has the advantage of saying, "We are going to do our darnest to make this thing work and stay together. Therefore, we are not going to cheapen our vows and ourselves by taking the easy way out. We are going to work on this and give it our very best shot." You each have faith in yourselves and in each other and a love that can be renewed as many times as needed to stay together. You forgive, forget, bend, accomodate, etc. as needed and required. If you or anyone is not ready to commit to this, then don't get married. It's much more comfortable and selfseeking not too. You can look out for number ONE better. It's something like joining the army to fight for your country. You are going to give your all for something in which you believe.
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depends on who'se doing the crackin'. usually, men live a lot longer being married and women are less happy (but no change in longevity).
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With the right person being a couple is wonderful .
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According to my experience, marriage is what you put into it. Even my husband and I differ on this. To him, marriage is way better than dating, but he doesn't understand that it requires upkeep, too, so he doesn't get nearly as much out of it as I do. I am totally, madly devoted to it and I get a hell of alot out of it. I think anybody would if they are wholly commited to it.
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Committment shows maturity. I wouldn't want to be single again. I love being married and it's all worth the hype.
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Married or not, what matters is that you are with the right person, not that you are married or unmarried. That's the trick..the luck of the draw..the crapshoot. You take a chance..sometimes you win sometimes you don't. A bad marriage is he** and a good marriage is heaven..but the same is true for a bad relationship and a good relationship..the only thing marriage does is bind you legally..it doesn't change the nature of the dynamic. :) Happy Tuesday! :)
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It can be heaven or it can be hell
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yes its great for about two weeks then it sucks.I've been there twice.
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You have to get really lucky to find someone who knows what you need, and for no other reason than to make you happy ,they will do it. I am grateful my husband and I hold hands everywhere we go. He is grateful I don't complain about his hours at work. There are so many little things that you can do to make the other one feel appreciated. Not all of my 32 years have been smooth sailing but because of those little things we made it. Just like with kids, being consistent is the key. My husband opened the car door for me on our first date and 32 years he still does it. Don't stop doing the little things. They matter the most.
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married, relationships are not a picnic...LOTS of works and we people need to be invovled
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It can be a living nightmare sometimes depending on the quality of your communications skills, but I would not trade it for anything. There's nothing like have someone waiting for you at home after a tough day at work.
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I am married to the right person for me so it is great.
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If both parties are properly prepared for it and both parties realize the true depth of the vows they take with respect to each other, then YES! All that and more! If not... well, it can be one of the most horrifying experiences you will ever know. And that's because the two of you will never be able to come to grips with each other as people who deserve respect, trust, and honor; which means you may end up bitter enemies of epic proportions. But don't let that scare you! :)
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Don't make me laugh....ha ha ha ha...its only good if you marry your true soulmate...
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I love being married... we complete each other - and each others sentences.. we seem to know what the other needs and often do things for each other without being asked> I think the important thing is never forgetting to say thank you, I love you and sorry when you need to! ITs tough at times but if you want to - you can make it work...
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It's all that and more. If you have found the love of your life, marriage gives you the ground for it to grow in and bloom. It's work though, don't get me wrong. You both have to work together on communication, understanding, patience with each other, raising children, and the million other challenges a modern marriage faces. If you are a good team though, the synergy is unbeatable. Love can grow to be a part of your life that is so profound it's hard to describe, like color to the rest of the sad blind world.
El Soupy 
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