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Originally posted by midwesterngirl
[B]I am not opposed to the idea of marriage.I am just not sure it is the right thing for me. Every time I think I might want the companionship of a spouse,I go hang out with my married friends and the mood passes quickly.
When I look at my coupled friends,I wonder how many of them are really happy. They say they are but I see how they act and I question whether they really are.
I think that some people get married for the wrong reasons. In my opinion, you should know when you want to get married. There should be no cold feet or forcing someone to commit. One should get married to their best friend, a person that they feel they will still like and love and respect 50 years from now. And I've seen a lot of people get married who don't even act like they like each other now, and that's not right.
Also, I think people put *way* too much importance on looks. I mean, it's very important to be attracted to your spouce, but does he/she really need to look like a model? I can't believe how much importance my friends put on that.