It's often said that a man/woman who is successful at every other thing but fails at marriage is a BIG FAILURE.

How true is this?

First, does it mean people who decide not to marry are failures, regardless of other achievements?

Second, what if a man/woman tries so hard to make the marriage work but the partner is not cooperating?

Nope, it is just another phase in ones life

So, would you regard a man/woman who is very rich and popular a success if they have a problematic marriage?

the saying sounds like it's true.

Success depends on individual

And marriage does not?

Marriage cant depend on individual, depends on the couple, cos it is a union of 2

gen2genius:


First, does it mean people who decide not to marry are failures, regardless of other achievements?

NO ! ! !

gen2genius:


Second, what if a man/woman tries so hard to make the marriage work but the partner is not cooperating?

Just like every other 2 man venture or parternship,both parties involved MUST co-operate if it should work.Marriage is meant to be enjoyed by both parties and not one party "enduring to keep the marriage" while the other person is "enjoying the marriage".
Finally failing in marriage does not mean one has failed in life while success in marriage does not mean one is a winner all round but happy marriage brings out the best in the couple and the joy,contentment and happiness radiates and reflects on almost everything they do while a troubled marriage/relationship might make one become filled up with hate and negativity.IMO

well said.

chaircover:

I totally agree Ify

When the union is happy & relaxed, the couple are able to communicate freely without fear of reprimand/embarrassment and are able to plan their future together and are both reading from the same script so the couple stand a better chance at success at whatever they are doing.

They say 2 heads are better than one

Having said that, there are lots of successful single men/women out there.

But someone said, anything that has 2 head is a monster.
That was the joke for the weekend.
i am outta here

It is a well known unwritten rule, that in order to do business in certain circles in Naija, you must be a married man. This is not about principles or marital responsibility, but based on the understanding that keeping a marital home is a juggling act that requires major responsibility and definitive skills - understanding, extreme patience (with her, mother-in-law, etc), selflessness, generosity, consideration, sensitivity(to her), insensitivity(when she annoys you), principles, integrity, tenaciousness/endurance (when ur so pissed, u wanna leave),etc.
All these these skills are also factors for success in any field or endeavour

Romeo4real:

It is a well known unwritten rule, that in order to do business in certain circles in Naija, you must be a married man. This is not about principles or marital responsibility, but based on the understanding that keeping a marital home is a juggling act that requires major responsibility and definitive skills - understanding, extreme patience (with her, mother-in-law, etc), selflessness, generosity, consideration, sensitivity(to her), insensitivity(when she annoys you), principles, integrity, tenaciousness/endurance (when ur so pissed, u wanna leave),etc.
All these these skills are also factors for success in any field or endeavour

so what if i fake it?