Is marriage an outmoded custom?
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ANSWERS: 8
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I think marriage is outmoded if it is defined as a legally recognized union between a man and a woman. The definition should be expanded to include same sex couples.
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I think it's a very important part of human psychology. Eventually, most men and women will be looking for a person to share their life with. One vs. the world is a whole hell of a lot harder than two vs. the world. A person to always have your back, to have a family with ... I think marriage is def changing. People just need to hold off till they find the right one ...
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No I don't believe that. Making that committment before your family and friends is very meaningful. I actually am surprised about my feelings about this since I am divorced, but having met a wonderful man, I can actually see myself getting married again some day.
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I don't think people find it important anymore and that it is more convenient just to live together.With the divorce rate being so high it is not worth the hassle.
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It's quite outdated, I never plan to get married. Why should I care if I'm legally tied to someone? (I'm not religious so thats not a factor) To me all it does is open me to losing half my things/income if we do divorce (a good chance in this society) and there is no possible way I would risk that.
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That depends on who you ask. For me... no. Happily married for 21 years.
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I remember reading a statistic somewhere that said by 2020 were going to see an end to the institution of marriage as we know it, and this is mainly due to the high divorce rate and the high financial and emotional toll a divorce takes. I think more poeple will just date or live common law.
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If it is outmoded, then why are gay couples so keen to get it? It is not outmoded. However, changing economic and reproductive circumstances are changing what marriage means. Some aspects of traditional marriage may not be relevant - but it may take on new meanings in the new age as well.
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