On 2007-10-25 16:43:25, arien617 wrote:
I got this religious studies homework (yes, it's compulsory), it's to create a short questionnaire.

Putting things short, I need you guys to answer my questionnaire.

I need at least two people from each of the below age groups:

-15-20's
-20-50's
-50+'s

to answer. As many people as possible would be nice so that I have a range of answers.

You can PM your answers to me if you don't want it public.

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Attitudes about Marriage.


1. Even though marriage doesn’t work out for some people, do you think it’s still the best kind of relationship?

I think so, it shows you are true to one another (most of the time) but this is the 21st century and the cost of weddings nowadays, i think has an effect on how many people actually get married.


2. Do you think that too many people nowadays drift into marriage without giving it enough thought?

Yes, especially in Vegas


3. Do you think that marriage is just a piece of paper and there isn’t much point in marriage? Is it ok for a couple to cohabit if they have no intention to marry?

Yes, not everyone has intentions of marrying. This shouldn't stop them from cohabiting. I'm an estate agent and I deal with people every day, you'd be surprised at the amount of people who buy houses together but aren't married. Not as many as married couples, but its certainly on the increase.


4. Do you think it’s acceptable for a couple to have sex outside of marriage?

Sex is a thing of love (mainly ) its also a thing of privacy and thats how it should be, married or not.


5. Expanding on Q4, do you think it is acceptable for a couple to have a child outside of marriage?

Why shouldn't it be? Who says its correct, who says its wrong? If a couple fall in love but don't want to get married because of failed previous marriages, who are we as a society to say you can't have a child?

Age: 23
Religion: Christian
Location: Blackpool

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Please can you answer every question, including some personal information at the very bottom.


Thanks in advance people.

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On 2007-10-25 16:43:25, arien617 wrote:

Attitudes about Marriage.


1. Even though marriage doesn’t work out for some people, do you think it’s still the best kind of relationship? Not at all, the best kind of relationship is one filled with love,trust,fun and good sex.Marriage does not grant any of these. Marriage can just put more pressure on a relationship.

2. Do you think that too many people nowadays drift into marriage without giving it enough thought? Yes, without doubt. Times have changed, everybody's a lot busier these days. Women are equal and respected, they have careers. People rush in to marriage through fear of being alone and not having a family and because "its what you are supposed to do" often pressure from parents/grandparents because marriage was sacred in their days,or even pressure from your partner. plus its a magical day all little girls dream of, nearly every girl dreams of meeting a man getting engaged and having a beautiful wedding and a big party for no real reason but to be center of attention.

3. Do you think that marriage is just a piece of paper and there isn’t much point in marriage? Is it ok for a couple to cohabit if they have no intention to marry? its obviously deeper than a piece of paper, i feel a lot of people don't marry is through fear of divorce. i don't see a problem with cohabiting as long as you are happy and in love and both feel marriage is not for you.


4. Do you think it’s acceptable for a couple to have sex outside of marriage? Without a doubt, Sex is a very important part of any relationship. Waiting to get married before sex is a religious choice and people are not as religious these days.

5. Expanding on Q4, do you think it is acceptable for a couple to have a child outside of marriage? Again yes, i have a 18month old son i'm 23 and my girlfriend is 19. Our son is a very happy bright little boy and we often get comments on how lovely and clever he is.We have our own home and provide a safe loving, caring environment for him to live in and this reflects his behavior. If we were married would this make a difference? i think not.I know a married couple with two kids, living in emergency housing and struggle with their kids and each other. Marriage has not made them happier or given their kids more security.

Age:23
Religion:agnostic
Location:Harrogate, UK

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Please can you answer every question, including some personal information at the very bottom.


Thanks in advance people.