Creative writing: "MARRIAGE" An institution with expectations.

INTRODUCTION

Marriage is a union between two separate entities coming together to live as husband and wife.


Marriage can be legal, cultural and religious.
Marriage can come as a legal contract in some countries.
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PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE

  1. People marry for procreation and child rearing.
  2. Some marry for emotional support, such as affection and companionship.
  3. Others marry for the sake of creating a legacy or having descendants.

MARRIAGE EXPECTATIONS:

Expectations in marriage are the beliefs and desires couples hold for their relationship and partner, encompassing aspects like commitment, communication, respect, emotional support, and shared responsibilities. Identifying and discussing these expectations upfront can help set realistic foundations for a strong, healthy marriage.
IMG-20250907-WA0001.jpgmy low expectations in marriage

Spouses come from vastly different families and backgrounds; as such, they have their separate expectations.
Truth be told, there are many singles with a mind of how they want their marriage to be like when they are married in the future; their expectations could be different from their reality when they finally marry.

In essence, it is said that "there is a gap between the imaginative, the expected, and the everyday nuts and bolts of your daily experience.

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Is it right to have high expectations in marriage?

Capital No.
Some partners have extremely high expectations and are quite idealistic, and others are pessimistic.

It is difficult to be realistic yet optimistic in making your marriage work.
So many are pessimistic because of the bad marriages they have seen every day and the failure of marriages every day.

The fears and doubts are quite challenging.
My personal experience in marriage was not high, as I lived in a community where both Monogamous and polygamous homes existed.
I never expect much from my spouse; to date in marriage. I am still not expecting.

MY ADVICE ON MARRIAGE EXPECTATIONS:

If you have ever had an expectation in marriage, please follow this advice and make things right.
Our marriage will surely work on our terms.

  1. Highlight realistic views of partnership.

  2. Emphasise enduring friendship.

  3. Continuous effort

  4. Mutual support

  5. The choice to love one another daily rather than idealise

I love you all

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