OK - can anyone give me a (good) reason for why people renew their vows?? Being European I guess that I am not that familiar with it - but even after giving it some thought I am at a loss. To be blunt: Is there any other reason than wanting to throw another party, get a new dress etc.??? Or to throw a bigger wedding assuming that finances are better at an older age on average?
Isn''t staying together, working through hard times, celebrating the good times, showing love and appreciation for one''s partner etc. a "daily" renewal of vows that is (should) be part of a "healthy" marriage? If that is the case, do I really need to make a second "public affair" out of it???! What does it say about your marriage when you have to/want to make a public statement that you want to "marry that person again"? Is it a "sign of the times" that we can not (or should not) take a lifelong commitment for granted anymore? Thus the need to reinforce it? What may that say about our "standards" for marriage? Anyway ... thanks for your input!!
Rob
Isn''t staying together, working through hard times, celebrating the good times, showing love and appreciation for one''s partner etc. a "daily" renewal of vows that is (should) be part of a "healthy" marriage? If that is the case, do I really need to make a second "public affair" out of it???! What does it say about your marriage when you have to/want to make a public statement that you want to "marry that person again"? Is it a "sign of the times" that we can not (or should not) take a lifelong commitment for granted anymore? Thus the need to reinforce it? What may that say about our "standards" for marriage? Anyway ... thanks for your input!!