Topic: We should abandon marriage
given that so many marriages end in divorce now and many people who stay together only because they cannot afford a divorce it is time marriage was abandoned.
half of marriages end up in divorce so it's best to just rid it altogether
humans are social creatures and marriages enable them to have fulfilling long lives
i don't think we should abandon marriage, those that are happily married tend to live very long.
i thnk that we shouldn't abandon marriage because is base of family
if people are happy together why the need for to get married
if people choose to spend all of this money trying to defend their relationships and prove to everyone how much they love each other they have every right to do so
if people want to get married it is their choice
if there was no legal marriage process, family stability would no longer be possible and a the word "responsibility" would become instinct.
if two people wish to marry they should be allowed to do so.
If we abandon weddings, many people would lose jobs, causing a spike in unemployment.
if we should abandon marriage, the risk of war is high
In a marriage, petty problems and irritating habits become magnified over time.
In many cultures, marriage is an important religious tradition that is believed to deepen one's relationship with God.
it has been shown that children raised by both their biological parents tend to fare better.
It is a couple's right - not the government's - to choose whether or not they wish to have a wedding ceremony/reception.
it provides a stable environment for children
it seems like a waste of time and money
it's an outdated concept, humans aren't programmed to remain with the same person for life.
it's just apiece of paper and in this age it doesn't mean too much.
just because some marriages fail does not mean that the concept of marriage should be ended.  marriage shows commitment and support for another which is great for the world.
legally requiring people to stay together is ridiculous
marriage allows for increased economic freedom due to the combined incomes
marriage allows the legality of a spouse to be able to obtain medical information in the instance that a spouse is sick and/or hospitalized as well as acces to healthcare under a spouse's coverage plan.
marriage and the accompanying wedding imposes massive financial hardship at the start of a relationship, often contributing to its eventual dissolution.
Marriage and weddings are often incredibly costly affairs that ultimately are a poor use of fungible resources, as they serve to further no end and have no productive outcome.
marriage as a financial and social construct still has much merit and is as popular now as ever.
Marriage as a social institution is based on outdated notions of exchanging property and other resources in order to purchase or take ownership over a woman, and these practices should be abandoned.
Marriage as an institution places pressure on couples in long term relationships that often creates tension between the individuals and lures people into getting married when they aren't ready, ruining otherwise good relationships.