With the change of the times, free love has gradually become the mainstream, and the status of love in marriage has become more and more important. In the eyes of many people, love is a prerequisite for marriage and the key to its survival. However, the reality is often confusing: why do marriages built on love have a high divorce rate?Isn't the essence of marriage love?
In fact, the essence of marriage is far more complex and profound than love. Marriage is not only an emotional union, but also a legal and social contract. From a legal point of view, marriage is a formal relationship between two people for the purpose of living together. This relationship gives the spouses specific rights and obligations, involving a number of aspects such as personal and property. Therefore, marriage is not based solely on love, it is more integrated with real life, embodying the spirit of realism.
In contrast, love is more of an emotional impulse and attraction. It can be fiery and romantic, or it can be bland and real. Love can be the foundation of marriage, but it is not the whole story of marriage. Because love is inherently volatile and volatile, it can change over time. Marriage, on the other hand, requires more stable and lasting support, not only for love, but also for responsibility, commitment and mutual support.
Historically, marriage has tended to carry a richer connotation. In ancient society, marriage was not only a private matter between two people, but also a marriage between two families and even two countries. It involves many aspects such as economic interests, political interests, and social status. Therefore, marriage is not just a product of love, it is more of a social contract and responsibility.
Take the story of Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru as an example, they did not hesitate to run away from home for love and cut off relations with their parents. However, such love did not bring them long-term happiness. On the contrary, their married life is full of ups and downs and twists and turns. This tells us that it is not enough to rely on love alone to maintain a marriage, but also requires more responsibility and commitment.
To sum up, the essence of marriage is not just love. It is a more complex and profound relationship of contract and responsibility. Love can be an important part of marriage, but it is not the only support. A true marriage requires both spouses to work together, support each other and take responsibility. Only then can marriage be a long and happy journey.