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Originally Posted by pgviper
I'm not trying to offend you but your view of marriage is why 1 in 2 end in divorce.
It is not a contract, it was not created by the government. Marriage has deep religious roots no matter what your views may be. It is symbolic of a man leaving his parents to be with his wife. To be one... It was so that man will be stronger by having a woman by his side.
Problem is, most people don't respect the idea of marriage and like you said, see it as a contract. A contract that can be broken with lawyers and enough money. By choosing the right woman and not jumping the gun and getting married in vegas after a one night stand, you should find yourself with someone that brings out the best in you and makes you a better person.
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Uhhh....it absolutely is a financial contract, and always has been. It's even processed by the same governmental department that processes corporation paperwork, because that's basically what it is. Don't believe me: how many women would be down for the ceremony but not the government paper work? You have 100% of the symbolism there with none of the contract or state force.
Why do I need a contract to be with someone who brings out the best in me? Why would me not getting married lead to more divorce? You have it backwards; people signing a contract for emotional reasons, without thinking about what it really means, is what leads to divorce.