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Admin	Is it possible... Posted : 11 Aug, 2012 10:08 AM A coworker tells me he and his wife live independently. He does what he wants in life while she does her own thing. My response was, "Then why be married?". Are we in Western society too spoiled to give up interests to fully serve spouse and children as Christ desires...that "I Want" is a middle name we're unwilling to crucify? Post Reply
View Profile History	Is it possible... Posted : 11 Aug, 2012 10:23 AM Is it possible people are like that? Obviously, you talked with one. =p Is it possible the majority of the Western society has adopted these codes of conduct pertaining to the family? Nope. I think you encountered the rare exception and not the rule. Is it possible that one day the majority of Western society COULD adopt these codes of conduct pertaining to the family? I suppose just about anything is possible but I don't see this happening in my lifetime. Was this a rhetorical question/venting thread or a legit question? :P Post Reply
View Profile History	Is it possible... Posted : 11 Aug, 2012 10:28 AM I also wanted to add, one could make a case that Western society has already adopted these codes of conduct pertaining to marriage in that even though they live TOGETHER, they still refuse to "crucify" the middle name "I want". I think living independently is the lesser issue in comparison to couples being selfless and put what's best for the family as a priority. If a man must live in a different state from his wife and children in order to provide, I can't see why anyone would find fault in him. Post Reply
View Profile History	Is it possible... Posted : 14 Aug, 2012 04:16 AM I agree Cray... I would like to comment. I believe there is nothing wrong with couples that work doing the week and travel or do hobbies together on the weekend. Children bring a lot of joy but it is a great responsibility as well. God doesn't punish couples who don't want kids... and neither should anyone else. I think it is a personal decision. Post Reply
KevinHecka View Profile History	Is it possible... Posted : 14 Aug, 2012 08:24 PM Independence is less than equal to interdependence. The Lord himself shows us in his creation that a symbiotic relationship is healthier than an independent. Idolatry has blinded many to believe that independence is the highlight of the human condition. :nahnah: :waving: K Post Reply
mithridates View Profile History	Is it possible... Posted : 21 Aug, 2012 05:44 PM To each their own...some people enjoy taking up the interests of their partners, others want to continue their own. If one has talents in something, I don't see why marriage should automatically make one throw them aside. If you are a fantastic fiddle player, why not continue playing? Granted, some hobbies become difficult/impossible to balance with family life, but many could probably be maintained to some degree. Post Reply