What do Hindus think about marriage?

Answer 1

According to Hinduism, marriage (vivaha) between two persons is a sacred relationship that is not limited to this life alone. It extends across seven or more lives, during which the couple help each other progress spiritually. The adage that marriages are made in heaven is very much true in case of Hinduism. Two souls come together and marry because their karmas are intertwined and they have to resolve many things together upon earth in order to ensure their mutual salvation.
The relationship between a couple is essentially a relationship of the souls. It is not necessary that their gender roles are fixed for ever. Some times they may switch roles and the husband may become the wife and the wife the husband. Sometimes they may also temporarily part their ways and come together again after one or two lives in a grand reunion.
Marriage in Hinduism is a sacred relationship. It is both an obligatory
duty; (dharma) and a samskara (sacrament). Unless a person renounces life and accepts the life of a renouncer (sanyasi), he is expected to marry and lead a householder's life. It is an essential aspect of the four ashramas(brahmacharya, grihastha, vanaprastha and sanyasa) and the four aims (purusharthas) of human life, namely, dharma, artha (wealth), kama (sensuous pleasures) and moksha (salvation).

Answer 2

For Divorce: Hindus believe that if a marriage cannot produce a son or any children, a divorce is permitted, ideally after 15 years. Cruelty in a relationship can be a possible reason for a divorce.

Against Divorce: Hindus see divorce as a social outcast.

Answer 3

Hindus believe that the marriage relationship extends beyond one's life.

Answer 4

According to Hindus marriage is a bond between to individuals not only for this life but also afterlife.

Answer 5

Hinduism believe that marriage is one of the most important part of a person's life after birth. Thus Hinduism celebrate marriage with joy and worship God.