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Blogs > eb1209 > THE MANY FACETS OF ME


eb1209
23211 posts
2/1/2010 5:30 am
Marriage with 10 years Expiration: Yes? or No?
It's been more than 2 years since I mentioned in one of our Speed Threads at HVP (Happy Valley People) that maybe, one of these days, "marriage with expiration/renewal" will help give solution to the tons of marriage woes, and the length of time and money spent just to get out of it. Never did it occur in my mind that one day, Philippine Law will even think about creating a bill that will help ease that major issue. It is so sad that marriage had to be treated as it is, but it is even sadder that mankind has disregarded the true value of the sacrament of matrimony...So, what have you to say? Will you give it a YES? or NO?...Will you share your personal opinion regarding this?


Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 5:35 am

 By the way, the picture was taken last June, 2007 in Las Vegas, and my groom happened to be the wax image of George Clooney......Darn! that wedding dress was so huge and dusty...but, what the heck!
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 5:53 am
Below are some excerpts from Ana Marie Pamintuan's editorial article taken from Phil. Star newspaper

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eb1209

2/1/2010 5:54 am
The 1-Ako Babaeng Astig Aasenso, or 1-ABAA, said the expiration date would spare couples trapped in a marriage gone sour from lengthy and costly proceedings to annul their union.

The proposed legislation has even less chance of passage than the divorce bill. But the fact that it was proposed publicly at all, and by a women’s group, rekindles the debate over the role of religious beliefs in modern life.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 5:58 am
Some thought 10 years was even too long, noting that there were individuals who changed into radically different persons soon after the romance of the wedding had worn off.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 5:59 am
An expiration date on marriage could ease the fears of those who worry that they could end up stuck forever with a lemon, with no way out except death, unless you’re a Kennedy with the means to obtain a so-called Catholic divorce directly from the Vatican.

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eb1209

2/1/2010 6:14 am
An expiry date could also encourage a regular review of the state of the marriage, which could go both ways; the commitment could be strengthened and reaffirmed with a renewal of the vows.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:16 am
The Church, as expected, is not amused. Divorce, in various forms, is allowed around the world except in Malta and the Philippines, and the Church isn’t going to lose the battle in this predominantly Catholic country without a strong fight.

There are still many couples that take seriously their Church vows to stay together for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness or health, till death to they part. They make their vows with the knowledge that most marriages are not made in Heaven.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:17 am
Children in particular typically want their parents to stay together, even for poorer and for worse, and especially in sickness.

But the situation has also led to a lot of hypocrisy in this country, with one parent ‒ typically the father ‒ philandering and even maintaining several families.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:18 am
In countries such as the United States, a romantic dalliance could doom a candidate or end a political career.

In our country, as long as the father provides for all the women and goes home to the number one family, society has learned to tolerate such set-ups. We even elected one such man to the presidency, and by the largest margin ever.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:20 am
But increasingly, Filipino women are asserting their independence and getting out of a bad marriage, legally or not. This is especially true of battered women, or those who have found out that theirs is not the only family maintained by the husband.

Both the law and the Catholic Church, in promoting family togetherness, have made it exceptionally difficult to end a marriage.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:22 am

 But in recent years, as Filipinos see couples around the world divorcing with relative ease, the absence of divorce and the difficulty of obtaining an annulment have discouraged couples from getting married at all.
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 6:27 am

 For example, an overseas Filipino worker who returned recently from Canada shot her husband dead in his sleep, then committed suicide. Police said she had found out that her husband had started another family during her years as an OFW. This is a crime of passion, and no one can say if the tragedy could have been prevented if the OFW had an easy option to end a bad marriage.

Women’s groups are the biggest proponents of the divorce law, and it’s not surprising that women are also proposing the expiry date on marriage.
Just call me ELZ


jane82 110F

2/1/2010 8:59 am

 woooo what a debate this will be.

Will be watching and reading to learn what married people know. Nothing more. Ate Elz


within each one of us, and let it begin with me (and each one of us)..one breath at a time.


eb1209

2/1/2010 10:47 am
    Quoting  :
Jeff, even the commodities in the department stores have this one month leeway for return and exchanges (with receipt)...10 days is the equivalent for the duration of HONEYMOON..Will this mean that after satisfying the S_xual taste buds, it's BABYE-YOU? as in
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 10:50 am
    Quoting jane82:
    woooo what a debate this will be.

    Will be watching and reading to learn what married people know. Nothing more. Ate Elz
It would be nice to have mind-stimulating exchanges my dear...For a change ...and oh, Janey, you better think a million times before you take the plunge...
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 10:52 am
    Quoting  :
My question to you JEFF is this: If you find the right reason, will you reconsider marrying again? and when do you think is the right time to marry and for what right reason should it be? I remember you mentioned that LOVE is the major reason for any type of union...But, isn't it that the same LOVE flies and walks out of the doors and windows just as fast?
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 10:55 am

 I would definitely marry for a commitment and loyalty, even if it means that I LIKE the person to begin with...That's all I would like to consider first...I need to gauge just how possible for this guy to be loyal and faithful to me...Then, I'll take it from there...
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

2/1/2010 10:58 am
    Quoting  :
Sweetie, I'm not sure if people who've been wed even remember their vows, or were even sincere when they took the vows...I hope it's NOT all about the trimmings, glamour and the pleasure and pride of being married...Of course, everyone wants to be married for the rest of their lives...I just don't know if ALL agree to be married to the same person..
Just call me ELZ


jean_1000 47F

2/1/2010 11:46 am

 to me i don't care about the paper anymore...but we both know that we belong together til the end.
love is the greatest gift of all


jean_1000 47F

2/1/2010 11:56 am

 and marriage should have NO expiration date...unless the couple won't get along good...for its not good for the kids...i think its so funny to have expiration.
love is the greatest gift of all


kissey75 48F

2/1/2010 12:46 pm

 ay wala pa akong maisasagot dito magpakasal muna ako ATe Elz para may isasagot BTW, You and George Clooney looks great with that picture Thanks sa lahat Ate love yah
U will always b w/ Me Now & ever eternally


pinoylover1 74M
1152 posts
2/1/2010 12:54 pm

 Elz...m one of the few who believes in marriage between a man and a woman...


pinoylover1 74M
1152 posts
2/1/2010 12:55 pm

 Elz above pic looks real


pinoylover1 74M
1152 posts
2/1/2010 1:00 pm
    Quoting eb1209:
    Children in particular typically want their parents to stay together, even for poorer and for worse, and especially in sickness.

    But the situation has also led to a lot of hypocrisy in this country, with one parent ‒ typically the father ‒ philandering and even maintaining several families.
Elz...childrens are victims of failed relationship...


pinoylover1 74M
1152 posts
2/1/2010 1:16 pm
    Quoting jean_1000:
    to me i don't care about the paper anymore...but we both know that we belong together til the end.
Jean...it's a trend nowadays that men and women "hangs-out, live-in or just shack around"...rather going into heavy relationship...




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