What makes a relationship work?

[Borrowdale Barron]

In modern times what makes a relationship last and why is it that some people nowadays are more comfortable to be in open relationships whilst going forward to proclaim they have a strong relationship without marriage in the picture?

 

[Queen]

There are people miserable in marriages and there is also a strong belief amongst many people that you don't need to be married to have something real or relationship goals.

 

[Numero Uno]

So a relationship is only real if it results in marriage?

 

[Scorpio]

So a relationship is only real if it results in marriage?

It seems like you're missing the point. Nobody said you can't have a great relationship without marriage. However, many people see marriage as a natural goal. The real question is: why wouldn't you want to be engaged or married to someone you love?

 

[Numero Uno]

It seems like you're missing the point. Nobody said you can't have a great relationship without marriage. However, many people see marriage as a natural goal. The real question is: why wouldn't you want to be engaged or married to someone you love?

Love, respect, and commitment don't need a marriage certificate or what they call a love contract these days.

 

[Scorpio]

Love, respect, and commitment don't need a marriage certificate or what they call a love contract these days.

In other words, you are trying to say getting married is doing bad business?

 

[Numero Uno]

In other words, you are trying to say getting married is doing bad business?

I am saying you don't need to be married to be validated.