Especially since more than 50% of all marriages end in divorce it dosen't seem to be, as it is practised currently, very good at its supposed function.
I'm white and educated. Those stats don't apply to me.
Also I seem to be able to maintain long term relationships with friends and family members without state enforced contracts.
There is much more cash and property shared in a typical long-term romantic relationship than a typical platonic. I wouldn't share an apartment with my brother unless he signed a state-enforced contract.
Can you explain to me what disadvantages marriage has for a person who would wants to raise children with the help of a long-term romantic partner?
Can you explain to me what disadvantages marriage has for a person who would wants to raise children with the help of a long-term romantic partner?
Can you explain what advantages it has that are exclusive to it?
Considering the ceremony itself is often a major financial burden, shouldn't we seek good reasons in its favour rather than responses to "why not!"? But to proceed on this line anyway, from anecdotal evidence in my circle of acquaintances custody battles seem to be much more nasty and hard on the children among those who are married. The relationships between men and their children is also much more damaged and strained.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.