What do you feel is the greatest thing about being married?
154809
The greatest thing is sharing your life with the 1 person who knows everything about you.  It's great having someone to come home to, talk to, play with, laugh with.  It's great waking up next to my bestfriend, and knowing he's all mine!
1140617
I miss the thought of feeling a completeness in my life that marriage provided. We both did our part to enhance the breakdown of compatibility, and for that I have my regrets. I miss the potential for happiness that we never gave a fair chance to aquire. The what if's of it all. 6 years and the unanswerable questions still linger. I don't miss the stress and complications and the wasted days of arguing over false senses of childish insecurity.
457323
The companionship is what I love most and also feeling safe and secure.\nMy husband has always made me feel untouchable and I love that, he's so strong. That's what alot of women look for the things that we are lacking in.  My husband is the other part of me, he posseses the qualities that I dont have.
98541
First off, make sure your not being blinded by that early part of a relationship where everything is all roses and wine.  Take some time to be realistic about really look at the relationship closely.  Liveing together will give you some idea about what it would be like to be married to someone but it won't give you the whole picture.  If after all that your still feeling the same way, just start by mentioning little things about marriage to him to see if it will start a conversation that will reveal his thoughts.
287302
To have a husband.  Then a family.  Money thing is stable.  Not in debt.  Able to live, other then from paycheck to paycheck.  And to be happy in your life.
69869
I hate to have to break your rule because I am under 28 but over 21.  I know because a lot of my ex's were over 28 and a lot of friends and colleagues are in the age range as well.  \n\nI know for a fact that the word marraige is like taboo for some people because they feel like in some way this thing that is suppose to be happy is going to be a bad experience.  When you think about the divorce rates and how many people are having marital issues a lot of people attibute those issues to be being married instead of the real reason- THE COUPLE DID NOT THINK BEFORE THEY GOT MARRIED or are not aware of how to resolve their problems. \n\nMany people who have even been in long term relationships are not willing to even discuss marriage as an option.  I do not know why it seems so scary to so many people because marriage is suppose to be one of the greatest achievements in life.  This person is suppose to be your helper, lover, best friend and confidant.  Why wouldn't you want to spend everyday of your life with them? I think this is one of those questions that will never have a clear answer until we wake up and start realizing the importance of MARRIAGE.  It is the foundation for a family.  I could go on and on as to why people  are afraid to get married.  But my honest belief is that people are afraid of what could happen (in the negative instead of the positive).  \n\nI have friends who have been together for 4 yrs. and have children together but when you bring up marriage they are like "What? Who me? Oh, I'm not ready for that?" It is amazing.  It never fails to shock me. \n\nI will be getting married in one year and I look forward to the day that I become my mate's wife.  I feel like marriage only betters your life. I am sorry if this was long but I really have strong feeling about marriage.  Thanks for the question!  I hope you get a lot of answers.
537717
You will know when you feel like you have to be around this person all of the time.  When you begin to realize that they compliment you, brighten your day, and they are the first person to see when you wake up and last person when you go to sleep then you want to marry them.  Hope I helped!!
977788
You get married because you love that person and you want to spend the rest of your life with them. You want to really love that person and you know you are meant to be with them. There is not a time limit on love. You just choose.
146028
Relax and enjoy it.  Remember that a marriage is a lot of hard work, and takes a lot of commitment.  The more you share with each other the greater the reward.  Don't let arguments fester, and don't dwell on all the little things that ultimately aren't that important.  And last of all realize that there is no such thing as a perfect relationship and that over time the intesity of your feelings will fade some but that is normal and not a sign of anything being wrong with your relationship.
563697
For me the real benefit of marrying is knowing that no matter how old you become and how you're life will be, there will be someone out there who will be with you and that will be your better half.
1015015
Commitment\nCommunication\nselflessness and giving\nforgiving\nloving selflessly\ntreating them the way you want to be treated\nHonesty and not hiding things\nFaithfulness\nrespect and trust\nnot trying to change the other person instead work on yourself to be the best spouse you can be for that person.\nHaving God the center of your marriage. Working through things together when things get rough or tough.\nhttp://www.marriagetoday.org
682422
It makes me feel so very special, loved, and most of all, appreciated, when my husband helps me with dinner AND the dishes, and spends time talking to me about my job. He tells me how proud he is of me, and how lucky he feels to have me as his wife. He makes sure to acknowledge how hard I work, both inside and outside of the home.\n....And of course, I do the same for him!
479767
When it feels like it would be the logical next step.\nAsk yourself the following questions....\n\n1. Do we love, trust and respect each other?\n2. Do we share the same expectations of marriage? \n3. Do we share things in common that make us shout, cry and laugh? \n4. Do we agree on major life issues, such as children, family and friends, where we'll live and style of living? \n5. Do we have a way of managing conflict? \n6. Do we share the same views on infidelity and commitment to avoiding temptation? \n7. Do we love each other just the way we are today, without any hidden agenda to try to change the other?\nYou don't have to agree on everything. The important thing is that you and your partner have talked through these questions and both feel confident you can live and work together, knowing what the other believes
460488
Well I can only answer for myself. The bonds between my husband and I are: Love, respect, trust, honesty, extremely awesome sex and 3 beautiful children!
150529
It all depends on where you are in life. When I was younger, I enjoyed going out, being single, being able to do what I wanted, coming in at whatever time I wanted, flirting with who I wanted.\nNow, some years later, I am married with one child, and I enjoy all that married life has to offer. Comfortability, routine, security, passion, trust, etc. \nI just think it depends on where you are in your life.\n\nHope this helps.
487391
As long as your excited about being married you have nothing to worry about. Try focusing on your wedding as a party instead of a "wedding." Think of it as a great time that you get to spend with friends and family, dancing, eating and having fun. That way, the actual "wedding" won't seem as tedious to you.
603765
Being married to my dear husband gives me such a sense of fulfillment and belonging. We have been married almost 20 years and are more in love than ever. It means we can rely on each other no matter what. We have been through some seriously difficult times but have always been there for each other. I don't know what I would do without him. I tell him he is my knight in shining armor. We have our disagreements, but they are much fewer in number now. We complete each other. Our marriage is a blessing from God!