Reproduction!

The op is definitely a mod. Times have gone when I really find nairaland front page interesting and informative. Times have gone when I recommend this site to my friends. Times have gone when I wake up in the middle of the night just to read nairaland comments. Things have really fallen apart on this once revered forum......, still weeping in pej's voice.

I'm married to Jesus. Reason? Because he's my lord and savior.

Lincolnburrows: The op is definitely a mod. Times have gone when I really find nairaland front page interesting and informative. Times have gone when I recommend this site to my friends. Times have gone when I wake up in the middle of the night just to read nairaland comments. Things have really fallen apart on this once revered forum......, still weeping in pej's voice.

Weep no more. Linda Ikeja blog is still available.

Bein d only son , I want 2 marry so dat I wnt alter d circle of life .

Pressure

The 7 of them 'carry belle' at the same time so i had to settle with one cos...... Should stop here joor.

I'm not married yet, still a career bachelor, playing Mr. Loverboy.
Loving it? Well, kinda, but there are times I just feel that loneliness, it just hits me. Might just start looking for her soon.

every comment made on this thread was by men



something is not right

When that time comes.....you will just know marriage is your next agenda.

On the outside, you will think it's cos of boredom, need for constant intimacy, kids, ripe aGe.....but No, when the time comes....pally u go just know.

I started feeling too lonely

Chrisbenogor: For me, human beings can withstand so many things.....loneliness is not one of them.

Life needs meaning, she is that meaning for me.

applause

I knew I was in a relationship with the right person, I had educationally achieved a reasonable level, I could 100% bear the expense of my wedding celebration, I could maintain and sustain a marital home.
I had attained a level of maturity, sense of compromise and loads of African love to give (no flowers).
14 years and 3 kids later and still waxing strong !!!

As soon as I'm mature for marriage, and I have enough money. The next is marriage. Coz I can't afford to raise a family impecuniously.

benromeo39: I'm married to Jesus. Reason? Because he's my lord and savior.

When did you get married to him because I nevr heard that Jesus got divorce before

I want to b'cos I'm tired of living alone.

ibrews: Cox my mum wants to see her grandchildren!

yomi007k: I got married cos its d norm in my society.

Idrismusty97: The most likely answer would be because of children which is of course part of "Societal norms".

kunlesehan:
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lol
that's long life, cos it's good for the heart.
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but seriously marriage makes one seem more responsible in certain societies.

appleton: Getting married is by instinct. Its like asking someone who just finished NYSC what next?

Mintayo: "Be fruitful and Multiply..." I guess you can't do that without getting married?
Hence God is the authur of marriage,he created the marriage institution!

ghettodreamz:
When you are married, it makes you feel some sense of maturity, and become a more responsible adult.

Preciousone4ril: Reproduction!

I like the fact that you are all frank about the real reasons you got married.

Chrisbenogor: For me, human beings can withstand so many things.....loneliness is not one of them.

Life needs meaning, she is that meaning for me.

True That.

I'm not married yet but I know deep down that I need a wife already.

The loneliness is just too much.

I close from shop mostly around 6pm but I don't go house until it is 9pm. I mean what am I gonna do at home? Shower, eat, read or watch movies??

Women are the best part of God's creation, believe me!

because I have always wanted to be a member of MEN FELLOWSHIP in my Church

Bcoz he needs someone to be in the kitchen

I married my best friend. We met in college when I was a sophomore in a business school and she was a freshy in a nursing school. We married when I finished my MBA and making a good living and it's been a blast for about 20 years. The best thing that ever happened to me in the sense that I became responsible at the age of 23.

Lexusgs430: I knew I was in a relationship with the right person, I had educationally achieved a reasonable level, I could 100% bear the expense of my wedding celebration, I could maintain and sustain a marital home.
I had attained a level of maturity, sense of compromise and loads of African love to give (no flowers).
14 years and 3 kids later and still waxing strong !!!

First mature comment,
Thank you!

As for me, its still work in progress, although iv been able to sieve the possible ladies in my life i might get married to, its becoming hard relegating one of them, I'm sure when I do, I'll get married.

companionship

Chrisbenogor: For me, human beings can withstand so many things.....loneliness is not one of them.

Life needs meaning, she is that meaning for me.

Not when you married nagging wife.I pray God gives us all a good wives .Cos walahi wen u marry bad wife,see u see grave.

I'm not married yet but my main purpose of marriage is children if not...

Lincolnburrows: Times have gone when I really find nairaland front page interesting and informative. Times have gone when I recommend this site to my friends. Times have gone when I wake up in the middle of the night just to read nairaland comments. Things have really fallen apart on this once revered forum......, still weeping in pej's voice.

Idrismusty97: Weep no more. Linda Ikeja blog is still available.

The above comments are, with respect,visceral.

The first poster herein above did not mk a single comment dt is related to this thread...He has only moaned emptily abt his misconceived perception abt NL. Well, i'm not surprised...I see Nigerians lik u everyday. If u dnt lik the thread, why can't u open a thread that represents ur interests?
Anyways, u also hav a right to delete ur NL account n leave NL forever!

D second poster recommended Linda Ikeji's blog! To b honest, u av a right to recommend whatever to anyone! But quite frankly, d subtle way many ppl av bin advertising dt blog on NL makes me wonder whether it's d same blog i knw...'kim k Did this' 'Beyonce did dt"
are all u ever get to read there! Well, whatever rocks ur boat tho....

@Op, good questions. Just note d following:
1. What applies to A may not apply to B.
2. A decision of whn to marry is generally taken as a result of many circumstances i.e Once u av a good job n u r in a serious rltshp; it's almost certain dt d bell wil ring.
3. Unforeseen circumstances i.e 'unplanned' pregnancy
4. Parental nay societal pressure
5. Out of pity. For example, a lady of 32 yrs who has bin dating a man for 8 years may be 'pitied' by her man.Thus, d man may choose to marry her not because he really wants to...but cos of an emotional consideration of d no. Of years they've bin together!!!

...Op, i cnt tell u my personal experience cos of certain reasons!!!

But believe me, majority of ppl get married cos they c it As d 'next thing' -lik an obligation dt must b fulfilled. Som ppl also get married once they c d 'right person'.

Whtevr side u belong, 'Marriage' generally flows from 'a decision to marry'.

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my religion (islam)forbids living out of marriage when one is ripped enuf to do so.... my culture (Yoruba ) has disrespect for one Who supposed to Av married n refused to...a family meeting ll b called upon u n they ll tell u "ti omode ba ti to loko, aa loko " meaning when it's time to do / acquire / av something, u do/acquire / av it outright
#I love my religion n my tribe # u fit say unna own

My homeboy "Don Swigger" was coming for my lil birthday party last August , and he came along with his adorable daughter and stubborn Son...
They were cute, that's when it struck me .....

Desdola: Marriage makes one fulfilled but comes with ups and down one got to manage

The ways of the just shall shine brighter and brighter . God didn't say it will shine today, and not shine tomorrow. Please erase that mentality.

I wanted to see what my child would look like and she's a cute angel

ghettodreamz:

With the above comment, without any doubt, it shows you are still single.

Although it's one of the elements of marriage which leads to reproduction, and subsequently, rearing of kids. However, there is more to being married than just sexual intercourse alone. When you are married, it makes you feel some sense of maturity, and become a more responsible adult.
It's a new phase of life and you start seeing things in a more different ways than the way you would have seen them or had always seen them while you were still single. Marriage comes with a lot of commitments, responsibilities, perseverance and sacrifice; if you are not ready physically, emotionally, psychologically (mentally), materially and financially- marriage is not for you.

please can u throw more like on the 'physical readiness'

To offer validation for unwanted pregnancy - Arthur.