Separation of Church and State? I'm young yet, but it is more a qualm of marriage viewed today in our social context. It's a problem with the way it is driven ($$$) and enforced (policy). Marriage has a 50% success rate according to US Census so keep that in mind. The ideals behind marriage are not worthless. The concept seems unnecessary in today's society.
And, I don't see how a committed relationship outside of legal purview is any different. Common Law sounds good enough. I'm just saying it's kinda a crap-shoot. And there can be other ways to show commitment like actually NOT cheating, gambling, or all those things that can harm your SO.
This is a tad feeling a tad stereotypes, but I feel it's the guy that loses out (at least in MN) if it doesn't last (She changes her mind about her attitude, or ). "She gets the house AND kids" sorta deal. Is that accurate? Are there any laws about a serial divorcer too? I'm sorta scared out of my gourd into marrying. It's vicious man, it's all a land grab with my generation.
I know there are prenups (SP?) but that seems just as bad only the other way. I'm committed just not financially...
I'm pretty comfortable with the way it is, it just seems marriage is moot at this point.
There is also the aspect of taking advantage of our marriage.
It seems more social convention/ peer pressure. A ring and a ceremony proves nothing on the outcome.
Marriage is more like mirage.