People are still getting married? WHY?!! ?

Question

In today's society, it seems as if it is not the wisest decision...

1. The wedding costs allot of money

2. The Marriage costs allot of money

3. The divorce costs allot of money

And considering that today about 50% of marriages fail within the first 15 years, it seems like a stupid decision...

Its a HUGE risk and a waste of one's time, money, and life... Not to mention those pesky unwanted children that end up in the middle of all this...

I'm gonna have to say: Bad Investment, and Stupid Decision...

Answer 1

Honest blunt opininier said it all!

Marriage is selfless, humans are selfish...

Answer 2

Well - opinions are like A$$holes - and eveyone's got one.

Marriages fail because people choose to behave like ignorant, selfish fools. That is a statistic that could be controlled if people respected one another.

Answer 3

What do you care?  No one is forcing you to get married.  This is like when people complain about same-s*x marriage.  Are they forcing you to marry another dude?  No?  Then what's the freaking problem?

Answer 4

I can understand your point of view, but when your in love and want to get married, you do. Marriage is a risky deal, what would like be like if you took no risks? Life would be boring. Now that said, what the h**l, if people didn't have children, the human race would fail.  

Answer 5

It is getting to be less common. From a guys point of view there really isnt much advantage if any to it.

Answer 6

there is nothing stupid about Marriage itself, its the people who mistreat it. people get married for the wrongs reasons, to the wrong people, and always rush into it. if people would just wake up, take their time to FULLY know who they are getting invovled with, then probably half the divorce rates will drop.

*thanks Shlane :D

Answer 7

Who let the dog out? Woof*Woof*

Answer 8

Speak for yourself.

Answer 9

Just FYI, the wedding doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot of money...

I've always planned on getting married in civil hall and probably not a honeymoon. Saving to buy things like a house is more important. And you're right, a lot of people do get divorced these days, but that's a problem with people, not marriage itself.

Answer 10

1. My wedding did not cost a lot of $$. It was under $2k & I paid for it.

2. Marriage is just as expensive as living on your own. I get to share my life with someone.

3. No divorce for me. I have known & loved him for 10 years.

The reason marriages are failing is because people aren't putting enough EFFORT into them.

You seem like a bitter confused person.

Get a life. You are a loser & will end up sad & alone.

Answer 11

lol.. guess its safe to say you won't be married anytime soon...lol

I got married young, didn't have a wedding, and didn't get divorced.. so other than the middle drama I am pretty good.

Answer 12

sure its a stupid decesion for you because it sounds to me like you are not in love and maybe have never been. when you find a woman you really fall in love with (and you will someday) you will change your mind on those statements. And I can say its a safe bet to say that you have never experienced the love of a child. Its a beautiful thing...really!

Answer 13

If statistics hold true: I'll be happier than the single man, my disposable income (financially stable) will be greater than the single man, I'll live longer than the single man, I'll be more mentally stable than the single man, I'll be pulling more consistent *** than the single man, I won't be a lone / pathetic in my old age and other benefits.

Keep telling yourself marriage is bad if that is what you want to do, no skin off by back.  Incidentally, if you are educated and wait until your late 20's / early 30's to marry your chances of having a happy marriage increases dramatically (sorry to say but poor & young people drag down the average).

  

Answer 14

OK MR. NEGATIVE, NOT EVERYONE AGREES WITH YOU.  I'm assuming you have either been married and divorced, or never married, because you are obviously SOOOOOO charming.  People get married because they love each other, they are solid in their relationship and they want to spend forever together.  As far as pesky kids go, most parents love their kids and don't view them as pesky.  Gee, I wonder what your mother thought of your little pesky ***.  You are going purely off of stats and not real life experiences.  You can go to the courthouse and get married, or any of the state capitols in the US, its FREE.  As far as a reception, you can have a small party or no party at all, ad it doesn't make the union or the occasion any less special for the couple.  Divorce does cost a lot of money if you want a all out war in court, but if the split is amicable then it doesn't cost as much as you think.  BUT, if people want to get a divorce, then its worth the money.

Answer 15

money is irrelevant in my mind.  once your basic needs are met, how much more do you need?

marriage is a declaration of love and faith in one another that transends money.  not to mention legal and tax benefits.  in marriage there is the right of survivorship, inhertitance and insurance that you dont have if you just live together.  why do you think g**s are pushing so hard for it?  living together you can't cover your partner by your health insurance.  they dont have any say if you have medical issues, that goes to thier family.  you are just treated like a friend instead of a mate.

Answer 16

I think that you have a very good point here. It does cost a lot of money, to get out of it is alot of money and 50% of them will fail. But you have to ask yourself this question, is the glass half empty or half full? Thats really the question. You could have a loving family and great kids. Half the population actually does! Now remember - no risk - no reward.