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No no no. The sacred character of marriage has not been lost. It has only been contaminated by common law relationships, gay relationships and singles afraid to commit. Marriage is difficult and an ever changing relationship. I have often thought of divorce and just giving up but then my wedding day flashes in my mind. I made a choice to love and honor this man. He has changed so much since the day that I said "I do." But then I have changed too. We have shared the good times and the bad times. We have so much history that I cannot throw it all away by getting a divorce. Sometimes I get so angry at him that I could just scream. But then I realize that my anger is just disappointed love. He has disappointed me so many times and likewise I must have disappointed him as well. So get over it and carry on! Marriage is not all roses and fun. It can actually be a pain but better a pain than nothing at all. At least the pain can subside to allow moments of pure joy when we accept human errors. The sanctity of marriage is left in the hands of two individuals. Those individuals make each marriage unique. There isn't a one size fits all when it comes to relationships.

Common law relationships are really marriages between two people who are afraid to make a true commitment to one another. It is safe and easy. No formal obligations to one another. Playing house really.
Gay relationships are really just individuals saying that they have more in common with their own gender. I have so much fun with my female friends unlike any of the good times that I have with my husband. But that is only logical because my husband cannot give me that connection that my girl friend offers. So don't confuse the issue of marriage with a gay relationship.
Single people make the excuse that their parents divorced so they don't want to commit to another person because it will go all wrong. They remain single to avoid considering the feelings of another person in their lives. It is just easier to be noncommittal and no one's feelings get hurt. CHICKEN!
There is such a fine line between love and hate that some marriages just fold under the pressure of due diligence. Give your spouse what you would like and you cannot go wrong. Respect one another and let the sacred character of marriage burst into a life long relationship. Embrace your differences. Live and let live or else you will lose the sacred blessing of marriage.

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