Spousal Relationship Characterization Survey Comments
Updated 4.10.03
In my own words. How I would describe the Armenian spousal
relationship in my own words.
- Love, dedication, unity, peaceful, patience.
- Dedicated, not betray, love, compassion towards children and upbringing.
- There
is respect, love, presence of God first and foremost, unconditional love, share
family life together, feel as one complementing body.
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The common background of two Armenians (religious, historical and cultural) is
integral in the Armenian spousal relationship. There is a general
understanding of one another and a respect for the other's family that is not
common in a non-Armenian marriage. This is a great advantage throughout
the Armenian marriage, even from the very beginning. When difficult times
arise, there is always that commonality that brings peace and the will and
desire to work through the difficulties.
- If he loves the Lord and follows his foot steps the he loves me too.
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There is respect, love,
presence of God first and foremost, unconditional love, share family life
together, feel as one complementing body.
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Non-verbal and mainly based
on traditional values. It is changing towards Biblical values and based upon
God's Word.
- Commitment! The word divorce does not exist. The belief that for better and worse, in sickness or in health truly exists in the Armenian marriage. Faithfulness - the spouse does not have an affair, so it is a strong value.
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We are married and live
together, but don't know how. We live together because we are married. You need
to make a conscious decision to get married, and then you'll be happy. I
listened to my dad, and that was a mistake. but still we are better than others.
Maybe you are not totally happy, but still there is some sense of satisfaction.
You cannot change the person you marry - you are stuck. I can control him but
the kids do not agree or get along with him.
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Its disgusting! The word
relationship is far away from the reality of it - there is physical proximity
but no spiritual closeness.
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