The Institution of Marriage

Prepared by: Reo Paolo M. Uri

Marriage is an institution which joins people lives in spiritual, social, emotional, and economic ways. It can also lead to formation of a new household. Marriage remains important as it legally binds a man and a woman to live together.

A marriage is often solemnized by a wedding ceremony which maybe performed either by a religious officiant or by a similar government-sanctioned secular officiant. the act of marriage usually creates obligations between the individuals involved and in many societies, among their extended families.

Marriage

Marriage is the partnership of a man and a woman. It is an intimate, interpersonal relationship and a contact entered into by a man a woman. It is a legal, social, and religious institution. The couple in a marriage usually seeks social recognition for their relationship and many societies require official approval of a religious or civil body.

Marriage requires careful and ample preparation and planning. This stage of life is the culmination of several progressive steps in a human relationship that may begin with friendship and courtship. It is a joint venture into the future that challenges the couple to contribute to each other's growth, happiness a joint venture into the future that challenges the couple to contribute to each other's growth, happiness and fulfillment.

Marriage as a commitment

Marriage should be a lifetime commitment- a pledge to live with and care for another person. It should be bound by love because love is the most important component for marriage to work harmoniously. Couples entering this commitment should be emotionally mature and financially stable.

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Ingredients of a Happy Marriage

Marriage has to be nurtured. The following are the ingredients of a happy marriage:

1. love- the most important element of a marriage is unconditional love. the couple should accept and love each other for who they are. the following elements should always be present in all forms of love especially in marriage.

a. care b. understanding c. respect d. knowledge e. responsibility f. trust g. faithfulness

2. commitment- both partners should work on the marriage. they should be willing to compromise for a lifelong togetherness that cannot be separated by problems and obstacles.

3. maturity- couples must show their ability to cope with the challenges in life and the capacity to be physically, emotionally, and financially stable.

4. communication- couples must always have open lines of communication. this is geared primarily towards achieving mutual understanding. differences between two unique personalities can be settled amiably through with one discussion.

5. honesty- couples should not to be advantage of each others trust. they should not keep secrets that may cause betrayal. they should be transparent with one another.

6. growth- a healthy and satisfying relationship allows both partners to grow develop to their full potential as human beings. growth direction should be positive that is good qualitites are enhanced while bad and destructive tendencies are overcome.

7. spiritual sensitivity- couples should have a relationship based on sympathy of thought or feelings. they should be sensitive to each others needs, likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses.

Reasons for Marriage

people have different reasons for getting married. some people get married be cause they are in love, they want to have children; or they need a companion in life. others for financial security. some get married because their parents arrange it. some marry because of religious belief or because they are following customs and traditions.

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