McConaughey's mom wants him to wed

my hubby and i call one another husband and wife, raise my son from a previous marriage, have made huge purchases together, wear commitment rings and plan on spending our lives together. we have not legally married. why is it that one must fall into the "norms" of American society and get married because a child is being born? we are pregnant, ecstatic and have a better family than some married people we know. Love and commitment is what is important for our children to see...not a marriage certificate!!!!

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His Mom could try baby steps first, like getting him to use deodorant. I met this guy and he is ripe.

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From what i have read, his parents divorced and remarried each other a few times. That might be a factor in how he views marriage and why he seems to believe that a commitment is just as sacred without being a marriage itself.

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I don't doubt that this new baby will be loved by both parents, but I can totally understand McConaughey's Mom's feelings. While I don't want either of my kids to marry simply b/c a baby is involved, I want both of my kids to be married before they have children. I don't think that's strange. I guess you're right though, Hollywood relationships don't seem the same as those in the real world.

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It's understandable for his mom to feel that way, and I personally would much rather be married before having a child - but it can work sans marriage, with the right people. Look at Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis .. they've got two children together and have been together for ten years.

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Well yeah, I think most of us would want our children to be married if they are making babies. Easy to say they will be loving parents, but what about after the next several kids with several different moms? What about after the palimony and child support lawsuits and trashing each other in the tabloids after things stop being rosy? Seems like every celebrity brat has a story about how he/she hates / blames his/her parent for being absent while focusing on other kids, romances, and careers.

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Matty is a wild horse that needs to be tame.

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The McConaughey family were our neighbors in Longview, Texas. Matthew had a wonderful mom and dad. He grew up in a great family and will be a great dad to his child.

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What's the point to getting married anymore??? Not many people know what the definition of fidelity is and I'm not just talking about the people in Hollywood. It's sad, but seems these days the institute of marriage is a dying tradition. Well the institute of marriage where it's through richer or poorer, sickness & health, till death do you part institute of marriage. You get tired of your mate and see someone else your interested in toss the one to the side and move on to the next seems to be the common attitude. Hell there's even a car commercial....need a new wife??

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WELL, I'M HAPPY FOR THEM, AND I HOPE THIS IS WHAT THEY BOTH WANT. GET MARRIED AND GIVE THIS CHILD TWO WONDERFUL MARRIED PARENTS. THEY WILL HAVE A PRETTY BABY.

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O.K. GEORGE C. IT'S YOUR TURN

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Step up, take responsibility and get married. Then work at it. What happened to setting an example for our children and young adults? The media promotes the acceptability of unwed mothers. Heaven forbid that people take responsibility for the results of their irresponsible pleasure seeking. How many grandparents are ineffect raising a second group of children? Unmarried mothers have to work, so they have childcare expenses and the presure of raising a child or children alone. Not a good situation for the babies. How many are going to have the nurturing memories that I have of my parents? And how are the children going to raise their children..who will they use as a role model?

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I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Matthew's girlfriend counted on his mother telling him he should marry her once she found out about the baby, and so that's why she got pregnant. It's funny how fast these women go from girlfrient to fiancee to wife once they get knocked up. These guys need to learn to use condoms while dating these women. Either way even if he doesn't marry her she's set for the next 18 yrs with all the child support he's going to have to pay her. She probably can retire now.

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The settling down and being a dad is much more important than a ceremony, what good is one without the other? Plus, mom is more likely to get what she wants in that regard if she goes low key with her wishes if Matthew's like most guys.

Jan from http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/

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He dipped his stickin the oil can, let him decide as a grown up what he wants to do and stay out of his bedroom!

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He forgot to add that a kid needs the parents to be PRESENT. Does he plan to be there with this child every step of the way? Only time will tell. I'm not sure how you can claim the child will definitely have two loving parents since we have no clue how loving Matthew or his girlfriend is. Given his lack of desire to settle down and raise a family, and the fact that this child was obviously not planned, I'm skeptical how good of a father he will be.

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That baby was planned by HER, not him. It was NOT an accident, SHE just wanted to catch HIM, and planned the baby. As I see, many female are doing those days...like Elizabeth Hurley-the model from England, who did with her ex. billionaire , and so on...

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