Do Any Marriages Really Work?

You need to work through your issues before you can be a great wife to this guy that you seem to love so much. Get professional help. But the answer is that Yes, many marriages work out great! Kat

Marriages do work out and I know alot of couples that love and respect each other after 10, 15 or even 30 years. If you are nervous, talk it out with a trained professional. And follow your heart! Deb

if you really truly love your boyfriend then it is not a bad idea to get married so go for it,not all marriges work but if there is still love then it will work

Yes, marriages do work...a lot of them work great as a matter of fact. However it seems like your history is interfering with your perception. Talk to the bf and help him to calm your fears.

7 months is too soon, but that's not the issue. The issue is your fear of marriage. You ask "Do any marriages really work?" Interesting choice of words because marriage is work. Hard work. But if you care enough, then you are more than willing to make it work. Half of all marriages fail. Half succeed. Many things contribute to the failure of a marriage. Priorities of money is a leader. Alcohol and drugs. Kids too soon. Workaholics. Playaholics. All of these things can take priority over the marriage and when they do, the marriage suffers. Smart couples know these things going in and work it out early to deal with them. Don't give up on marriages just because your parent's failed. Learn from them and make yours better, when the time comes. VOE

You should talk it out with your boyfriend and let him know of your fears. See if he can wait. Maybe even try couples counseling. BradJAckson