The dynamics have changed as we live in a fast pace ever changing world. I know that almost 50% of marriages in this country are in divorce and in TZ would have bee worse due to historical and cultural norms(in short women dont have much rights when it comes to divorce).
I know people walk down the arranged marriage route starry eyed with the best of intentions, but let's face facts relationships change with time. People grow, people change, sometimes people go into marriages with their own agendas that the other spouse has no idea about until after the marriage vows take place.
How many people are stuck in marriages that are emotionally or phsyically abusive? How many people are stuck in marriages for the sake of their children? How many people are stuck in marriages because they lack the courage to make a life for themselves? How many people are stuck in marriages because leaving would be detrimental to them financially.
Society teaches us that there is going to that one relationship that is suppose to last a lifetime. Life teaches up that more often than not this is not the case...so lets cut this marriage is the route to happiness and be realistic: ITS NOT
GT,
All that you have said is true!! I'm not about to deny the obvious truth about marriages and how they fail, divorce cases-really high, no peserverence I mean the list of what afflicts marriages these days is is long (You can sense the but coming...) but it is still the best institution ever...cha muhimu is for both the parties to find a common ground. At least find a compatible spouse. The work has to be done before the marriage though.
In my humble opinion marriage is not for the faint hearted, wala its not for children here i mean immaturity... As much as early marriage like those of our parents were good...these days the best thing to do is to marry when one is ready mentally-unfortunetly this translates into the mid to late 30's-especially coz then one is better equiped to deal with the upheavals of a marriage.
I still believe that marriage is important. Do not discount it yet. Like i said earlier you are most probabaly not yet prepared.
A woman will always need to be needed, the inherent nature of nurture for women overides any fear of marriage.
Men have always been providers it is in them to protect and take care of their own. These natures of both men and women, lead them subliminally to each other.
Men need to be kings in their castles, the best way is to have their own homes where they rule...have an extension of themselve, read SON and a daughter to spoil and pamper. Extend their generations. It is also for a sense of belonging, most people within a society setting will try to adhere to their norms and beliefs.
In a nutshell what I'm saying is whether we like it OR not something in our psyche will lead us to marriage.
The unfortunate truth is that, i know more people who are separated/divorced than those who are happily married, but the few who are happily married are an inspiration.
In closing i want say that it is good to involve GOD 100% in this endeavour.
They always say "marry your friend" So GT start looking for friend that you can marry, that is if you are not already!!!