I am not into religious debate because I find it foolish when Believers/NonBelievers compare oranges with apples.
Personal belief system is personal and doesn't represent majority. Remember that.
I also find it weird for those who aren't "believers" engage in "believers" traditions and customs. If you do not share the same sentiments as believers then you shouldn't practice marriage and other things. That's my opinion.
Its like walking five steps forward and jumping four steps backward.
But seriously, I don't think what you asked really mirrors the situation or conveys adequately, what you have in mind to get across
as for the OP's wife, i agree with you that there are certainly more issues than weight gain in a marriage, but again, i still believe that it adds to it. especially when their sex life could very much still be active. for instance,i'm no expert, but i believe there is a general opinion that Being Intimate (or making love, as the case may be) to fitter slimmer sized women(or bodies that are well taken care off) is more pleasurable and satisfying than larger fatty sized women I happen to share this point of view too. i might be wrong though
"You have gotten too old", I will take that as a compliment seeing I haven't reach the "old maid" age.
By all means I am not saying you shouldn't have YOUR PREFERENCES but I am saying what if the shoe was on the other foot. How would you feel? The same way you would feel would be the same she would feel. That's all I am saying.
If your wife becomes fat by all means at least help her lose the weight without threatening her with divorce. If she refuses try other solutions before the final ax drops.
Marriage is about work and unity. I guess it is better to be single rocking the "old people" chair alone huh?
Skii: In my opinion, a persons weight (or fitness) in addition to other qualities/attributes (physical, academic/intelligence, financial, emotional, exposure etc )that he/she possesses helps in forming the overall impression of the man/woman on either partner.
the weight thing is silent and even subtle yet it speaks a lot. even if you disagree on the basis of sex and romance in a relationship, you would agree on the basis of health.
bottom line, i think its better to stay in shape
How would you like it if your wife tell you "Honey, I want a divorce because you have gotten too old and doesn't please me the way you used to". How would you HONESTLY RESPOND?
Now put yourself in OP's wife shoes. This is not something you should bother a judge about. There are more ISSUES in life/marriage then a man bitching about his wife's dimpled cheeks.
MzDarkSkin: [color=#0055bb]Like I said before nope. [/color]
but there are some exceptions tho.
I just got finished watching the making of the 'mockumentary' entitled "Gang Tapes" that features real gang members from Los Angeles California. Out of the blue I see this guy street named '6 Reasons' (pic below). He's got his ears pierced AND a nose ring.
It is well known in America as well. It is prevalent in traditional Asian people than those who are American born if you will. You can see how they treat many black people in business and public places.
There is a guy who is Korean and his family is very traditional. He met a black girl at his school where he is attending currently. He told the girl he will never bring her home to his family because he doesn't want the girl to feel the wrath of his family. He said his family doesn't want anyone "black" in the family and want to keep it "pure".
He is dating her secretly and wants to pursue a serious relationship however he doesn't want to be disowned from his family. He need to make a tough decision heart or matter.