September 23, 2025- We live in an age where many persons argue marriage is outdated and that persons have little need to make such a long time commitment. I am of the opinion this is generally not true and that for most people marriage is something they should consider and hopefully enter into. To be
fair, I must be honest and indicate I have been married for 50 years and greatly love the person
I married. We also have two wonderful children and five wonderful grandchildren that result from
our making the choice to get married. With that said, I believe marriage offers so much to a
person that can enhance their lives that they would not have if they did not make the commitment. I am not saying there will not be struggles and disagreements that will always occur when two persons live together and share a life over hopefully a lifetime. No,I would argue they can most often be worked out when two people have sufficient love and each is willing to compromise for the sake of the other and their long-term commitment. I will simply mention the potential benefits that come from a good marriage: 1. Reciprocal physical, emotional, and even spiritual love. 2. Commitment to another person to live with them for a lifetime. 3. Companionship and not suffering the loneliness that so many persons experience at least sometimes in their lives. 4. A solid family environment to have and raise children. 5. Financial
security that occurs when a couple lives together and they combine their resources and efforts.
Emotional security from knowing there is somebody who will always be with them in good
times and bad times. 7. Often live a longer life when two persons are looking after the health of
the other and caring for them when there is a need. 8. Religious, family or cultural expectations
to be married. 9. A sense of identity and belonging in a relationship where there are
opportunities for both persons to grow together as a team and if desired to also have children
and grandchildren they share in a hopefully happy lifetime together… My point here is not to
glamorize marriage or to attack those who choose not to marry, but to simply indicate there are
many advantages to being married if a person is capable and desirous of loving a person and
being committed to them for a lifetime.