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Opinions on non-traditional marriages?
In an ongoing effort to understand the viewpoints of the people here, I'd like you fine folks to answer a few potentially thought provoking questions regarding the emergent landscape of marriage in the 21st century. Try to provide some explanation or rationalization for your reasons behind your decision if at all possible. Anyhow, onto the questions:
-Do you think that gay marriage should be allowed?
(Or, alternatively, should civil unions be given the same rights as marriage?)
-Is it acceptable for a woman to formally propose to her potential husband?
-Would it be right for a man to take his wife's surname upon marriage?
-How do you feel about house-husbands and working wives?
To Charles: Yes, I am North American. Specifically United States. You can tell because that's the only first-world country that has a strong cultural opposition to this stuff anymore.
3 Answers
- ?Lv 48 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes. Love of any kind is in comparatively short supply.
Yes, of course!
Why not? Anyone can change their name at present.
Completely natural, depends on earning-power and other circumstances.
You're North American, right?
- ?Lv 68 years ago
Are Japan and South Korea or Northern Ireland first world countries?
Civil unions while better than nothing are segregation nonetheless.
What is the difference if a woman formally proposes or strongly hints?
Men have been taking a wife's surname since ancient times, it is just less common and usually meant that the male was marrying into a far more wealthy/powerful family without an male heir. I don't really see any problem with it if a woman can change her surname. Better still, compound them.
We don't proscribe gender roles in marriages anymore and i've never seen a problem with it. However, i think it takes more courage for a man to do so as he will be judged negatively. It depends, if the guy is lazy i might not feel as positive about it but if he is committed i would feel positive as i know how hard it is and i'd rather work than babysit.
- PoppetLv 78 years ago
Yes. To me, the gender of people entering a marriage is irrelevant.
Yes. I can't even begin to think of a reason why this wouldn't be acceptable.
Yes. I know men who have done this. Again, I don't see why this would be a problem.
Whatever the couple agrees is healthy for their marriage is the right thing.
