Liken Marriage 2 a Hsemate...

You surprised at the comparison? Or you wondering how would anyone compare marriage to a house mate? Lately discussions about marriage and problems in marriages have been coming up, she's been reading forums and articles about marriage and every argument that comes with it. It becomes interesting to know that different people have different say about this topic. However, the aim here is not to try to convince anyone that marriage is without it's problems, neither is it an outlet to lay blame on people about how they default in building strong relationships. No! it's not. Notwithstanding, we would only be using the concept of a house mate to shed more light on this symbolic issue of marriage (if there is any such phrase...lol!).

No one ever said marriage is without it's issues but it seems people stress the problems or situations that surface in marriages. As individuals we have our issues, our flaws but yet we have family and friends that accept us for who we are. This also applies to marriage, we all know marriage is a union between a husband and his wife (generally, not placing a religious criteria). When you move in with a house mate, sometimes you guyz could become so close that you become the best of friends, and sometimes, people mistake you for siblings (assuming same gender or background). Prior to moving in you have your flaws but this is over looked by the house mate (if the above statement applies) and you're sometimes able to reach a compromise. It's similar with marriage, because your partner accepts you for you, with your flaws and differences in opinions, yet that does not disrupt the growth of the relationship.

However, if you have a house mate were either one can not stand the sight of the other, then living could become difficult. Similarly in marriage, if both partners are not compatible that could cause a big problem in the relationship. As a result, it becomes an issue of leaving the marriage, if one is not exactly an advocate of divorce (that's subjective). Unlike were with the house mate, you could decide to move out or have a change of house mates. Marriage isn't a bed of roses, it does come with it's own issues because it's no longer just an individual but two of them working to build their relationship. And as with a compatible house mate you both could be best friends for life. Just as with marriage, if you're able to make it work, then you grow stronger. At this junction your vows manifest itself...

"For better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you part!"- Even in death you probably still would love the person (can't exactly tell you how that works!). It's been great having you around, take care. Arrivederci!!!