Okay, I've always wondered what people's opinions are on the concept of marriage?
Personally, as a Muslim it's a part of our religion (to an extent) that we are obliged to get married if we have the means, as a wife completes half of our religion. Other than that, I don't see much benefit in getting married other than the sexual side of the relationship.
My reasoning for this:
- Burden on Finance (as in Islam the man is the breadwinner of the family)
- Restrictions (in terms of looking after someone for the rest of your life)
- Boredom really, I'd rather go and hang out with friends than have to constantly look after some woman (maybe due to lack of experience)
I had a conversation earlier with my friends and it occurred to me that when & if I get married, I don't think I can have the same conversations with her than with friends. What do you talk about? Flowers and sandwiches?
I think the cons outweigh the benefits in my initial (20 second) evaluation.
What are the benefits of marriage (other than sexual relations)?