1Now about the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to live a celibate life. 2But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.
7I wish everyone could get along without marrying, just as I do. But we are not all the same. God gives some the gift of marriage, and to others he gives the gift of singleness.
8Now I say to those who aren't married and to widows--it's better to stay unmarried, just as I am. 9But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust.26Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain just as you are. 27If you have a wife, do not end the marriage. If you do not have a wife, do not get married. 28But if you do get married, it is not a sin. And if a young woman gets married, it is not a sin. However, I am trying to spare you the extra problems that come with marriage.
29Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. 30Happiness or sadness or wealth should not keep anyone from doing God's work. 31Those in frequent contact with the things of the world should make good use of them without becoming attached to them, for this world and all it contains will pass away. 32In everything you do, I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord's work and thinking how to please him. 33But a married man can't do that so well. He has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. 34His interests are divided. In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been married can be more devoted to the Lord in body and in spirit, while the married woman must be concerned about her earthly responsibilities and how to please her husband.
35I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible. 36But if a man thinks he ought to marry his fiancee because he has trouble controlling his passions and time is passing, it is all right; it is not a sin. Let them marry. 37But if he has decided firmly not to marry and there is no urgency and he can control his passion, he does well not to marry. 38So the person who marries does well, and the person who doesn't marry does even better.
1 Corinthians--The Bible

After 23 years and six kids it better be a good idea.

I have to get in on this . I'm thinking about gettin married in about 2-3years. I've been with my fiancee for almost 4years. We have a son. But we have to wait till we both are done with college before anything can happen. But here is a pic of us not too long after our son was born. That was about 2 1/2 years ago.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/1217782/

Plus after that article, I really wonder where mine would end up. But I got something that alot of other marriages don't have even before I would get married. Knowledge on the subject. If you get married and don't know what it will require, you will definally probably end up seperating. Alot of people just rush into marriage. I've seen alot of my friends either wanting or getting married after they graduated from high school. I just think that's too soon.

I'll return to add more later.

now this is a thread I really like

HAPPY PEOPLES!!!

This Lion is married and has plenty of cubs!!!!!




Seriously though this is a great thread and its nice to know there's a lot of happy people out there

what a lovely family you have!

I want kids!!!

Man, I just don't know.
But from these posts I would say I look at marraige a little better now.

Kids make a maariage.....

hmmm, Deborah and I have been very happily married for 16+ years now. No kids.

What we do have is a huge amount of love, mutual respect, and constant support. We look after each other. I think these things are what makes a marriage.

Children may be a nice addition to the mix, but I don't think they are what 'makes' a marriage.


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Last Thursday my wife and I celebrated our 29th anniversary, and I have to admit is has been the best years of my life! At the time I wasn't sure marraige was for me, but in retrospect it was the best decision I ever made. I was VERY wild and as I now look back at my old friends who haven't setteled down or who are now dead, it puts my decision in proper perspective. It hasen't been children that has kept us happily together as we have no children (only the furry four footed kind) but a true mutual respect & trust that allows each other to grow independently. I wish you luck with your decision, take your time and you will know if the time is right.

.....Sorry but, what the hell's that got to do with Wincustomize??? I mean, shouldn't you try going to a website message board dedicated to that kind of topic? I really honestly believe this is the most irrelevant post i've ever read

elvee pops in to reply on this...

Hello Mr. Janx

You are correct that this thread has nothing to do with WinCustomize. This is a Skinning site where people come to enjoy uploading and downloading of skins, themes and walls. We use the Message Board to discuss and interact with others about our love for Skinning.

But here comes the human element. Over time, the interaction leads to friendship and friendship leads to a sense of familia(family). So now "irrelevant post" like this one start popping up.

Are you starting to understand what I am trying to say?

elvee wonders if he is understanding what he just said himself... :not sure:

One thing I did learn about long term relationships is that you get to see evrything about your mate...

Everything

I felt in my heart that you know your really together... well not to sound nasty or anything but... when your both go use the bathroom together one someone has to pee... and no one leaves the bathroom is the coolest thing ever!!!