I don’t see the two as mutually exclusive. Marriage is a becoming “one flesh.” I only wish for my wife’s wellbeing and happiness, because her quality of life is mine.
Tbh I think partnership is a huge step down from marriage. Sort of like “life partner.” Implies two separate people just happening to cooperate while it’s in their interests. That’s not what happened in my wedding day.
marriage = union = partnership. These words have the same meaning for me.
I respect our difference here wolf friend. ❤️
I think it's probably a semantics thing. If we were sitting down, across from one another, I feel as though we would agree on the meaning of the word "marriage".
Possibly. Nah, probably. But your friendship is more important than your agreement on everything anyways.
Do you really need to agree on the semantics of marriage if you’re not marrying each other?
If we intend to have meaningful conversations, shared definitions help… but in this case, no, it’s not critical, thus the hugs and dropping it.
It’s interesting to know how one defines marriage. Maybe, by exposing myself to his views I will gain a better understanding of my own relationship.
I agree it is interesting. Hence why I asked the question in the first place. I just know people who seem completely happy in a marriage that I think would make me personally miserable. It doesn’t preclude us being friends. Now if I didn’t respect their marriage or life choices and vice versa, that would be a different matter.
Two separate people just happening to cooperate while it's in their interests is also not what happened on my wedding day. The word partnership is meant to imply a lack of hierarchy, not a lack of commitment or reverence.
Bearing each other up is hardly a step down from a persistent leader-follower dynamic. It encourages both husband and wife to flourish, and the relationship as well.
Two separate people just happening to cooperate while it's in their interests is also not what happened on my wedding day. The word partnership is meant to imply a lack of hierarchy, not a lack of commitment or reverence.
Bearing each other up is hardly a step down from a persistent leader-follower dynamic. It encourages both husband and wife to flourish, and the relationship as well.
