Marriage is arguably losing its appeal claim many social scientists, and indeed many tabloids. With divorce ever on the increase – with statistics showing one out of every three marriages end in divorce, the institution of marriage as a religious and legal bond may be considered outdated in today’s society. Co-habitation is no longer unacceptable, indeed it is commonplace among the youth of today, and illegitimacy no longer carries such a social stigma. But is a stable family environment dependent on a marital bond – or more appropriately, if not dependent is it improved?

What do you think?

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no!

i think that 2 people can raise a family with out being married, all it is is something between them 2 people, if they know they love each other and them and their family are happy with the way things are then why is marriage needed.

again i think marriage is a personal choice but i like the idea of marriage, whether it works or not, its a lovely thing for two people to do
(boo hoo no im not married )

No

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i married at 21 i dont think it matters if you are married or not to bring up a family . but i do think it changes how people look at you . i think if two people love each other does a wedding ring make that much of a difference .

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I feel that with todays day and age of kids and young adults, being brought up with a surrounding of familes that fall apart, getting divorced, there aint that many families left that are still in marriage apart from the older generation...........
Kids these days are looking at marriage as another form of paying the dam government, only to pay twice as much, to have ur name removed!!!!
So I ask u all, "What is the point of Marriage"?

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this is an old topic but I would like some oponions !

I am 26 and have been with my partner for 7 years, have lived togther 4. We work together.

All our close friends are now all married, have kids or have kids on the way. Out of a group of friends of about 20 there is only us with none of the above. No engagement either. At first I was a bit pis*&d off that it wasnt me having all the attention but then I realised we would only be doing it for everyone else. Dont get me wrong all their weddings were fab but were for everyone elses enjoyment. Cost a bomb !!!

Now, if we were to get married in would be in Vegas, White Chapel with Elvis !!! Now, we are being called selfish !!! I can spend our money on nice holidays and cars which we enjoy now ! Not £20 k on a big wedding where everyone gets really drunk and U spend all day worrying if everyone is having a nice time ( my friends have told me this is what happens)

R we being selfish ????? Im not very maternal either...!

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youre not being selfish no, loads of people these days go abroad or wherever to get married these days so in a fraction of the price they get a holiday aswell, i think its a good idea.
being maternal doesnt happen to everyone either, ive always been very maternal always wanted kids and would still love some more, so long as you both agree on this if you were to eventually marry then i dont see a problem with that either, some people do change their minds as they get older so i think its something you have to think long and hard about though :grin:

You cant be classed as selfish its your wedding, dont let anyone (experience talking here) tell you what you should do, do what you want.

I think people today planning their weddings are always trying to do something better than everyone else, trying to get the wow factor. I personally would rather spend the money on something more long term or a damm good holiday. Thats my opinion but at the end of the day its up to you.

Im glad I had kids but I dont think there is any thing wrong with not wanting them.

I also dont think there is any thing wrong with living together and not getting married.

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