Ten Bad Reasons to Get Married

Before You Say "I Do" .Make Sure You Are Saying "I Do" for the Right Reasons

By Kathi Dameron, published Sep 11, 2006
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Ten Bad Reasons To Get Married

Getting married can be a beautiful thing, except when the decision to marry is based on the wrong reasons. Before saying yes, you want to be certain that you are saying yes for the right reasons!

Statistics prove that all too often couples have decided to marry for the wrong reasons. Sometimes girls start feeling left out when their friends start getting married and fear that they may never get married if they don't marry their current beau. While the beau might be a really great guy - is he really the one for you?

If you make a decision to marry someone based on any of the following reasons, you may end up paying a huge price in the long run. Be careful and consider thoughtfully your deep down honest to the core reasons why you are wanting to get married.

God has a perfect love story for you... don't mess it up by making a decision to marry someone that is not the right one for you. If you are honest with yourself, you will know if this one is the right one for you or not.

If you see yourself in any of the ten reasons listed below, take your time to work through each problem area before you say, "I Do." 

1. You want to get married because everyone else is getting married.

2. You want to get married because you are afraid to be alone.

3. You want get married because you want someone to support you.

4. You want to get married to get out of your parents house.

5. You want to get married to fill the emptiness you feel inside.

6. You want to get married because you are pregnant.

7. You want to get married to make someone jealous or to get even with someone.

8. You want to get married because you are simply dying to plan your dream wedding.

9. You want to get married because you want desperately to be a bride, wear a beautiful dress, open lots of presents and go on a dream honeymoon.

10. You want to get married because you want to feel special.

Ten Bad Reasons to Get Married

Make yours a marriage that will last for all eternity!

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Takeaways
  • List the top ten reasons why you want to get married. Be Honest!
  • List the top ten things you love about your relationship.
  • List the top ten things that are important to you in your life. Now compare notes with your fiancée!
Did You Know?
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great article, but you should add reason number 11, which is some people want to get married to have sex.

Posted on 12/06/2007 at 12:12:00 PM

 
i think that getting married for the wrong reasons is pointless ....it only makes yur life more miserable because yur spending it with someone that yu dont even love or yur getting something out of it but sinning in the process

Posted on 10/05/2007 at 7:10:00 AM

 
This articles is very helpful for the people who need. I have seen many people get married for the worry reasons thank you for your article.

Posted on 03/14/2007 at 10:03:00 AM

 
excellent article. this is very true and informative.

Posted on 09/11/2006 at 5:09:00 PM

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