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Subject: Marriage, is it really worth it?

Rustled Jimmies

I just read some statics that said in 1992 the percent of adults married was 72%, now in 2011, only 51% are married.

So the question is, with as many adults not getting married, is it still worth it?

  • 12.02.2012 5:45 AM PDT

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No. It's paying £25,000 to bet half your stuff you'll love someone forever, with the only positive outcomes being a piece of paper and a few legal benefits.

  • 12.02.2012 5:47 AM PDT

Marriage is something I'm aiming for.

But, the problem is, people rush into marriage. And that's why the divorce rate is high too.

But, as far as the question of it being worth it, that's a matter of opinion.

  • 12.02.2012 5:47 AM PDT
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Posted by: RECON828
No. It's paying £25,000 to bet half your stuff you'll love someone forever, with the only positive outcomes being a piece of paper and a few legal benefits.
This. The legal institution of it is a bit horrible. It's best to make these commitments independently of the establishment.

  • 12.02.2012 5:51 AM PDT

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Somehow I feel like this isn't the best place to ask this question.

  • 12.02.2012 5:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: Make117
Somehow I feel like this isn't the best place to ask this question.

Agreed.
But to provide a semi-legitimate answer; it really comes down to if you think you can be happy living with the other person, and having them be an inseparable part of your life. For me, the answer happens to be a resounding 'yes,' though I'm not married to the woman in question yet.

  • 12.02.2012 6:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: Make117
Somehow I feel like this isn't the best place to ask this question.

Agreed.
But to provide a semi-legitimate answer; it really comes down to if you think you can be happy living with the other person, and having them be an inseparable part of your life. For me, the answer happens to be a resounding 'yes,' though I'm not married to the woman in question yet.

But surely you still don't need to go through all that trouble? Marrying the lady won't make you love her any more.

  • 12.02.2012 6:07 AM PDT

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I'm not getting married. Over here you can "marry" without all the worthless money wasting. You still get the benefits from marriage (less taxes, etc.) but you don't go to a church, etc.

  • 12.02.2012 6:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: Mister Blargman

Posted by: Make117
Somehow I feel like this isn't the best place to ask this question.

Agreed.
But to provide a semi-legitimate answer; it really comes down to if you think you can be happy living with the other person, and having them be an inseparable part of your life. For me, the answer happens to be a resounding 'yes,' though I'm not married to the woman in question yet.

But surely you still don't need to go through all that trouble? Marrying the lady won't make you love her any more.


Plus if you get divorced she'll take all your stuff. loljk

  • 12.02.2012 6:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: Make117
Somehow I feel like this isn't the best place to ask this question.

Agreed.
But to provide a semi-legitimate answer; it really comes down to if you think you can be happy living with the other person, and having them be an inseparable part of your life. For me, the answer happens to be a resounding 'yes,' though I'm not married to the woman in question yet.

But surely you still don't need to go through all that trouble? Marrying the lady won't make you love her any more.

It does, however, provide both legal benefits and a symbolic tie. Which some people find to be worth it. Personally, I'd be fine to never marry her and simply live together, but it comes down to whether or not we choose to do so.

  • 12.02.2012 6:33 AM PDT
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Posted by: BuzzKill9009
is it still worth it?
Even ignoring emotional reasons for getting married, it still carries a lot of benefits.

  • 12.02.2012 6:41 AM PDT

Nonsense!

Posted by: Odd Qbed
I'm not getting married. Over here you can "marry" without all the worthless money wasting. You still get the benefits from marriage (less taxes, etc.) but you don't go to a church, etc.

And what county might "over here" be?

  • 12.02.2012 7:30 AM PDT

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  • 12.02.2012 7:31 AM PDT

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You also have to keep in mind of the increase of same gender couples... also the increase of mental illness among the general population... also people are less inclined due to the economy to want to have children which plays a large part in deciding matter of marital status.

Marriage is beautiful and I hope I get married soon!

  • 12.02.2012 7:33 AM PDT

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Posted by: Ex0 Dante
Marriage is something I'm aiming for.

But, the problem is, people rush into marriage. And that's why the divorce rate is high too.

But, as far as the question of it being worth it, that's a matter of opinion.


This is the most level-headed response; I agree with this 100%. The other thing though is pregnancy. People feel forced to get married because they get pregnant and that's not the point of marriage; thus they're unhappy because they got married for the wrong reasons and then they get divorced.

A lot of people don't see the point to it so they shouldn't get married. But some people want to be with someone they love for the rest of their life.

TL;DR? It depends on the reasons why you want to get married / not get married. Do what you want, just don't rush into it.

  • 12.02.2012 7:36 AM PDT
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Posted by: RECON828
No. It's paying £25,000 to bet half your stuff you'll love someone forever, with the only positive outcomes being a piece of paper and a few legal benefits.

  • 12.02.2012 7:37 AM PDT
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Not really. It's just a title with certain tax benefits. I'd be perfectly happy with being in a committed relationship for decades with someone and not getting married. But that's all up to the individual, and how much they feel they need to solidify and proclaim their commitment to another person.

  • 12.02.2012 7:38 AM PDT
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If you and your partner feel it is, then sure.

  • 12.02.2012 7:39 AM PDT
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Yes and for many reasons.

I'm married with a child on the way and couldn't be happier. Love the wife and our kid. Already have his college paid for.

To me its not just about being married. I mean,that's the majority. But bringing another life into this world with whoever you love, that's where its at.

[Edited on 12.02.2012 7:41 AM PST]

  • 12.02.2012 7:39 AM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

"Worth it"? I would imagine that would depend on what people expect "out of it".

  • 12.02.2012 7:42 AM PDT

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It depends if you're willing to spend the rest of your life with the person you love.

  • 12.02.2012 7:46 AM PDT

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You guys need to stop looking at marriage as the cause when it's just the effect. It's the person you're with, do you think they're worth it?

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Posted by: Ex0 Dante
Marriage is something I'm aiming for.

But, the problem is, people rush into marriage. And that's why the divorce rate is high too.

But, as far as the question of it being worth it, that's a matter of opinion.


Pretty much this. People get speared-headed in relationships and, sooner rather than later, end up getting a divorce as the person they once knew isn't the same as they currently are.

  • 12.02.2012 7:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: Recon Number 54
"Worth it"? I would imagine that would depend on what people expect "out of it".


This. You don't really gain or lose anything be being married. It's more about the emotional fufillment it would theorectically bring

  • 12.02.2012 8:13 AM PDT

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