Primary purpose for marriage

[RealNoblee]

All these things are true but some people are getting into marriage because they need an offspring that will carry their name when they leave this world. There are other things to benefit from marriage but the true reason why people are getting married is because of children. You can as well get woman that will give you a child without marrying her but that will not make a better bond because the child is separated from her mother. That kind of family is not the best and their are people that not like to have a child without the mother's upbringing and that can be so important to the child wellbeing.

So many individuals with different conception about marriage. This conception is what fuels their experience.
From creation, the primary reason Marriage is instituted is first, for Companionship. Gen 2:18.
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Furthermore, marriage is for a better living as ordained by the Creator, for reproduction, to take charge and care of what exists. Gen1:21
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[Deegodstime]

For me I will say that child bearing isn't the primary aim of marriage, then if it were, what will now happen to those that are facing infertility, that means their marriage will have no meaning? Majority of couples without children are living in love and in harmony,so having a child is a blessing, when a couple depend more on childbearing they may lose interest quickly because what keep marriage is mutual growth, responsibility and emotional support.
‎In all, marriage is a union between two people, who have made up their mind to walk through life up and down together as one, children are in important in marriage but they don't define it, couples can live gloriously with children or without children, as long as the love is still there.
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After clearly considering the way marriages now are I have come to realize that marriage is just for child bearing which is   the only benefit a man can get from any marriage because women will always be women, filled with deceitful acts, interested in a mans wealth and ready to destroy future of any man that believes in companionship.  I still can not forget a true life story where a young man loved and cherished his young and beautiful wife, sacrificing everything for her to be happy even to an extend of leaving his job just to stay close and help her in everything yet she went and slept with a closed neighbor and was even pregnant for the man. Assuming the man never loved her unconditionally, do you think she could have done that to him.

[9ja Amaka]

A lot of people get married for different purposes or reasons, but to me it’s about finding that partner you genuinely want to walk through life with and choosing someone who will celebrate your wins , hold you up when things get rough and push you to be your best self. When you marry someone it means you’re saying ‘I want us to figure out life together in whatever comes our way.
It’s about building a better life side by side, achieving dreams together and supporting each other’s goals, cause you both are literally a team for life. You know life is easier when you know that someone got your back always.

[OgNasty]

People can give a lot of reasons for why marriage exists and to be honest, it is probably a different answer for us all.  However, I think marriage was originally established as a way to try and keep a healthy society.  Most of the commandments seem like guides for that purpose...  So I believe marriage was mainly a way to control STDs and keep entire towns from being exposed to diseases that back then could potentially wipe out a town.  Sure, there are lots of reasons why it still exists today, but I honestly believe that health was the #1 reason marriage became a thing.

[JoyMarsha]

Remove childbearing from marriage, the institution of marriage will be a failed one. So many people wouldn't like to be married or stay in a marriage when there are no children. It is the birth of children that is keeping some families together.

I have heard from both men and women saying to me that what is still keeping them in their marriages is their children. Aside that, they would have end their marriage long term ago. But the love they have for their children is  what they don't want to let go. 

[Findingnemo]

Remove childbearing from marriage, the institution of marriage will be a failed one. So many people wouldn't like to be married or stay in a marriage when there are no children. It is the birth of children that is keeping some families together.

I have heard from both men and women saying to me that what is still keeping them in their marriages is their children. Aside that, they would have end their marriage long term ago. But the love they have for their children is  what they don't want to let go. 

If that is the case then imagine how the life of the kid will turn it to be, pretty traumatized for almost their entire life. Kids should not be a reason for anything and if someone can't stay together then get them settled after giving the right thing for their kid. Staying unhappy is not going to help anyone here.

[Pauldesaints]

Marriage is an institution established by God when he declared go into the world and multiple.also marriage should be based on true love and sense of companionship.if true love exist between both parties.inability to produce children shouldn't form the bases of separation.unfortunately,in the African traditional society they attached so much importance on child bearing,if couples are finding it difficult to have a child,they are bound to separate due to family pressure.but in advance world there is nothing like that as long as there is love ,both can stay together share the love till eternity without considering the fact that they have no child.bearing of children is not of man but from God,so God knows why he decided not to give them children and they shouldn't begin to have misunderstood and rest because of that.so it's important we continue to maintain our good relationship and love even in the absence of children in the marriage.

[Youngrebel]

At times I ask myself if child bearing is the primary aim of marriage.  if it is, then what will happen to those marriage without children but I still can not find the answers till date.
From my own point of view i see marriage as a union between two mature people for companionship, every other things attached and also for reproduction if one is favour by God. Children are blessings from god and is not supposed to be The reason behind failed marriages if not favoured by god  but some believe every marriage must have fruit of the womb which is not supposed to be so.

That's where most partners get it wrong and everything turns to be a nightmare. A marriage that is ment ti be  enjoyed with the companion of your partner. The man begins to distance himself from the woman causing her to be in pans and sorrow all through her stay in the marriage.  
Aside compassionahip a couple are also ment to work as a team to enable each other achieve each other's goals in life. They have a purpose called to help each other succeed and run through life successfully.

[Ayebabara]

Yes. Having and raising children is the primary thing for people. We can see it in the fact that starting children (intimacy and sex) is so pleasurable. If God didn't care about starting children, he would have made something else to be the pleasure item.

If child bearing is the primary purpose for marriage, what then happens to a union that have not been blessed by children?
I know children are the joy of every marriage but it is so because of our own understanding and never the original purpose for marriage which is for companionship. I know many people find it difficult when they don't have children but don't you think if it was just for child bearing many would have lived there marriage after fulfilling that child bearing purpose. A woman or man can live happily married without children but finds it difficult to live when marriage loses that companionship qualities required in it

Thank you for this reply my dear, children can't be the main reason why people get married;if having kids is the reason most people will go and adopt kids and remain single to cater for their kids, ninety percent of people go into marriage because their love themselves and can't leave without each  other and because their complete and compliment each other.
 Along the way if kids come it's an added advantage to them and a plus to the union even if kids don't come the marriage continuous because the relationship wasn't built on having kids but love.
       

  Many people have gone into marriage with the idea of having only kids and when. The children doesn't come as planned,the relationship begins having issues and eventually some lead to even breakups which lead to each partner going their separate ways. We are also now in an era where you can give get through many other means of so no marriage should start with the idea of only kids find other reasons why you want to get married and remain married.if the children comes fine even if there don't it should make your home break.

[Sarah Jordan]

To me marriage is primarily for companionship. But right in our world today so many individuals especially the men sees as bearing children.  It's  not suppose to be like that. Putting bearing of children at the forefront only cause conflict in the home sometimes . When we know one day our children will stilll eave us and start their own  home. The rate at which people believe that not giving birth in the marriage is a sin.

Let  me dive down into things that happens in some homes where as in-laws will be on your case for not having children for them, some husbands will be treating their wives poorly because of not having children not realizing marriage is not all that
This narratives should change it's only causing unnecessary issues in marriage.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Remove childbearing from marriage, the institution of marriage will be a failed one. So many people wouldn't like to be married or stay in a marriage when there are no children. It is the birth of children that is keeping some families together.

I have heard from both men and women saying to me that what is still keeping them in their marriages is their children. Aside that, they would have end their marriage long term ago. But the love they have for their children is  what they don't want to let go. 

If you take the only benefit people consider going into marriage a lot of people will remain single for the rest of their life, child bearing is the reason people go into the union called marriage if you take that away from them you will be surprised not to see people supporting men and women living together as husbands and wives. Children holds the family together if you visit families there they have no children there certain issues they will have separation will be the next thing they will want to do but when they have kids together they will consider their kids the love will be there again except for things they couldn't control they will decide to go their separate ways.

[Bitcoin Maxi]

Marriage means different things to different people . To me the primary purpose why people marry is for companionship and procreation.
Scripturally, God made a woman for Adam to be his companion and He also said we should go into the world and multiply.

Asides this , people go into marriage as a proof of their love , to stay committed to their partners, for mutual and emotional support and also for growth. It is a bond to share life journey with someone you believe you can do that with, a partner that will support and hold your hands through life difficulties and joys

[free-bit.co.in]

Remove childbearing from marriage, the institution of marriage will be a failed one. So many people wouldn't like to be married or stay in a marriage when there are no children. It is the birth of children that is keeping some families together.

I have heard from both men and women saying to me that what is still keeping them in their marriages is their children. Aside that, they would have end their marriage long term ago. But the love they have for their children is  what they don't want to let go. 

If that is the case then imagine how the life of the kid will turn it to be, pretty traumatized for almost their entire life. Kids should not be a reason for anything and if someone can't stay together then get them settled after giving the right thing for their kid. Staying unhappy is not going to help anyone here.

I guess you are single and have no experience in this matter.

As someone who is married with children, I can confirm that a child who lives with both parents will have a better life than any child who lives without parents, regardless of the reason.

In marriage, arguments and disagreements are inevitable, which can sometimes lead to divorce. But you know, sometimes just because of a moment of impulse, we can make decisions that we will regret for the rest of our lives. But thanks to children, sometimes you will avoid those wrong decisions. Thanks to children, sometimes both will be willing to give in and forgive each other.

It can be said that children are the necessary bond in marriage and sometimes they are the medicine to heal all cracks in the family. Children are wonderful things that only those who have families can understand.

[Hispo]

People can give a lot of reasons for why marriage exists and to be honest, it is probably a different answer for us all.  However, I think marriage was originally established as a way to try and keep a healthy society.  Most of the commandments seem like guides for that purpose...  So I believe marriage was mainly a way to control STDs and keep entire towns from being exposed to diseases that back then could potentially wipe out a town.  Sure, there are lots of reasons why it still exists today, but I honestly believe that health was the #1 reason marriage became a thing.

Marriage was established as a way for couples to seek for happiness together as well. And obviously marriage has its roots in ancient human settlements in which is was necessary for people to have a legal and solid relationahip with someone of the opposite sex, Judaism and Islam are very explicit on the importance of marriage as the glue which keeps families and societies together.

In the end, it is about a couple seeking companionship and happiness together, in my opinion, they do not even need to have children in order to be happy.

[Findingnemo]

As someone who is married with children, I can confirm that a child who lives with both parents will have a better life than any child who lives without parents, regardless of the reason.

In marriage, arguments and disagreements are inevitable, which can sometimes lead to divorce. But you know, sometimes just because of a moment of impulse, we can make decisions that we will regret for the rest of our lives. But thanks to children, sometimes you will avoid those wrong decisions. Thanks to children, sometimes both will be willing to give in and forgive each other.

It can be said that children are the necessary bond in marriage and sometimes they are the medicine to heal all cracks in the family. Children are wonderful things that only those who have families can understand.

A kid having both parent is good but both parent who are unhappy with their life and just staying in it for the kid will get angry with their kids all the time and the kid will not live happy or atleast in peace either, they have to go through many things that will traumatize them and I know how it will be which is why I said better not to get them involved as a reason.

But if someone is going through divorces for small disagreements, then they have to get matured.

[free-bit.co.in]

A kid having both parent is good but both parent who are unhappy with their life and just staying in it for the kid will get angry with their kids all the time and the kid will not live happy or atleast in peace either, they have to go through many things that will traumatize them and I know how it will be which is why I said better not to get them involved as a reason.

But if someone is going through divorces for small disagreements, then they have to get matured.

You are wrong, once both husband and wife accept to put aside grudges and continue to maintain the marriage for the sake of the children, for their future. If both have such thoughtful thoughts, it means that both will try to mend and find the lost happiness. It would be rarely do they decide to stay in the marriage for the sake of the children while continuing to live with constant anger and resentment toward each other.

I can say this is what I have experienced and witnessed, not just speculation or what others have told me.
When you have a family, have children and you are truly willing to sacrifice your entire life for them, you will understand.

[Berry2d]

To me marriage is primarily for companionship. But right in our world today so many individuals especially the men sees as bearing children.  It's  not suppose to be like that. Putting bearing of children at the forefront only cause conflict in the home sometimes . When we know one day our children will stilll eave us and start their own  home. The rate at which people believe that not giving birth in the marriage is a sin.

Let  me dive down into things that happens in some homes where as in-laws will be on your case for not having children for them, some husbands will be treating their wives poorly because of not having children not realizing marriage is not all that
This narratives should change it's only causing unnecessary issues in marriage.

Know doubt the initial purpose for marriage is for companionship not for bearing children but with the behavioral pattern of but men and women currently now I strongly believe it has changed from companionship to child bearing. Looking at the divorce level now especially to celebrities and average citizens that can provide women with there basic need of life, you will be able to clearly identify that women have converted marriage to business all because of there selfish desires making men lose interest in it. So for that I believe marriage is just for child bearing and not for companionship

[Ibeology]

At times I ask myself if child bearing is the primary aim of marriage.  if it is, then what will happen to those marriage without children but I still can not find the answers till date.
From my own point of view i see marriage as a union between two mature people for companionship, every other things attached and also for reproduction if one is favour by God. Children are blessings from god and is not supposed to be The reason behind failed marriages if not favoured by god  but some believe every marriage must have fruit of the womb which is not supposed to be so.

Primary Purpose of marriage is Love and companion they companion brings a lot of things which herbs in building the relationship more stronger than as it is before children a gift from God, which the Bible says go to the world and multiply the multiplication there is the children which you will raise in your early marriage which is the primary purpose that you will do when you are strong knowing too well that I will be a time you will be weak the children which you raise can make you stronger in your old age, love help to build a relationship without love there will know relationships.

[Skydrill]

All these things are true but some people are getting into marriage because they need an offspring that will carry their name when they leave this world. There are other things to benefit from marriage but the true reason why people are getting married is because of children. You can as well get woman that will give you a child without marrying her but that will not make a better bond because the child is separated from her mother. That kind of family is not the best and their are people that not like to have a child without the mother's upbringing and that can be so important to the child wellbeing.

A lot people get into marriage for different reasons, some fulfill a life long goal, for some it's just a mere formality, and also for some it's just for social status, whereas some actually get married for procreation or companionship but there are far more important reason that people should know before getting into marriage that would help them enjoy a stress free married life.

First of it is very important to note that marriage is instituted by God and initiated by God also and at such there rules that have been set by God himself to engender a hitch free marriage, when this understanding is in place and adhered to then people start to enjoy marriage because that's one of the purpose of marriage, it is actually meant to be enjoyed and not endured, when it is being endured then something is wrong and has to be checked.

[Oshio-man]

Remove childbearing from marriage, the institution of marriage will be a failed one. So many people wouldn't like to be married or stay in a marriage when there are no children. It is the birth of children that is keeping some families together.

I agree with you mate, if you remove childbearing from marriage majority of people will not like to involve themselves in marriage because childbearing is part of the reason they want to enter marriage with someone that can make them the father of their children, we know that is not the purpose of marriage if truly people want to know what marriage is all about before going into marriage because they will definitely be happy even though children are not yet coming to their home, but many home has been destroyed base on no children and they are tired of exercise patience for children to come because their primary purpose for marriage is childbearing and there is nothing will stop them not to have children.