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Rough draft -- Definition Paper 01.30.11

Marriage
 * Term:**

relationships
 * Class:**


 * Characteristics:**

__-Respect:__ is a nessecity for a marriage to work because it is important that the people in the relationship are equals.

__-Forgiveness:__ is nessecary because people make mistakes.

__-Love:__ is needed because if you're going to be spending your life with someone, it might as well be someone you love.

Marriage is a partnership between two people that is meant to be cared for and respected. Marriage can work under several circumstances; it doesn't matter who you are, just as long as your willing to make it work.
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 * Conclusion:**

What Marriage Really Means
A marriage is a bond made between two people who are not only loving of one another, understanding, and challenging of the other. These two people might be anyone, it doesn't much matter. Marriage is defined by: respect, love, devotion, and forgiveness amongest many other complex details. Some consider marriage something that is sacred and only deamed exceptable if the two that are to be married have certain qualities; for example, a primative, yet, widely excepted belief is that marriage is only proper between a man and a women. However, this rule is absurd. Nearly anyone can have a relationship with respect, love, devotion, and forgiveness -- so, shouldn't nearly anyone be allowed to be wed?

Respect is key. In society, you can't have much of any type of relationship if respect is not a major concern. It helps for the pair to be equal to each other, and to understand that neither of them is on a pedestal. It is an essential quality in a marriage because not only does it show equality ,but also a thirst for a healthy, understanding relationship. Respect seems simple, but for some it is not. To some, it is an idea only to be implemented when the correct set of circumstances unfold. However, this is incorrect. All that is needed for respect is kindness and a willingness to understand. There are no exceptions.

Love is what harbors and mothers a good marriage. Without it a marriage means nothing more than possibly a good politicle move. Love is something that is only true when one goes about it passioonately, and honestly. Anyone can fall in love. It sounds cliche but its a fact of life whether you look at it medically, spiritually, or rather plainly -- anyone can. If love is forced, it isn't true. Nobody can control it, and because of this fact, nobody should attempt to. Love is needed, and uncontrolable, and nobody can do anything about it. But no matter what, its what makes a marriage worth while.There are no conditions.

Devotion is what makes a marriage feel safe and special. It is what makes a marriage so different from every other type of relationship. Devotion means alot to this special bond, and shows passion and commitment that aren't nessicarily required for other relationships. Devotion doesn't mean people are perfect, or even that they're trying to be. It just means that they are trying, and they have love and respect for the person they are with. Devotion is a dedication that anyone has the ability to possess. It is a universal emotion for what people love, even when it comes to other people. There are no requirements.

Forgiveness is what makes it ok to make mistakes. It is sometimes not granted when it should be, but on the flip side, it is sometimes granted when it should not be. It is a difficult thing to learn how to do, but always shows itself as useful in the end. Forgiveness is worth it, and a marriage needs it to be successful. Without it, there would be no trust, and without trust, a marriage, most deffinately, will fail. One may forgive anyone they like for anything they like. There are no rules.

Marriage is normally a very controversial topic to discuss. This is due to opinions on who is allowed to marry whom. It doesn't make sense to limit who people can respect, love, be dedicated to, and forgive -- does it? There are no requirements on who is allowed to respect whom. There are no conditions as to who may love whom. There are no rules as to who may be devoted to whom. There are no exceptions to the rule anyone can forgive anyone. So why would there be a law that denies the truths stated before this? Marriage means respect, love, dedication, and forgiveness. It never matters who the beloved couple is.