Interesting article...

[StuckOnBandaid]

I just saw an article today on yahoo and found it to be very interesting. I can't put the URL up because I don't have 15 posts yet, but it's under yahoo news.

Why are less people getting married? Is it that people are seeing so much divorce that they choose not to go ahead with marriage? Is it just too conventional now because I know many couples who live together and have been together for a long time but aren't even talking about marriage. Is it a money thing?

What do you guys think?

[jessy]

I think that too many people are under the impression that if they get married their relationship is going to go to hell. I happen to believe that marriage makes the relationship stronger and that people are not confident enough in their relationships to think they can survive the odds.

[aqua]

World is changed now people are scared of commitment and responsibilities. Everybody wants to be like a free bird. Is the concept of monogamy outdated in today's society?

[lifeluv]

I tend to see that more men I know are the ones afraid to commit to the big one as they say. Can't say exactly why this is - do they think they are settling or haven't had enough women yet or just totally afraid if they do commit they might meet someone new and then feel locked in?? Hmmm really makes you wonder what they truly think.

[lovebites]

Marriage is very important in every individual's life. Everyone wants to make it long lasting. But commitment and understanding are must for marriage.That's where people lack. After marriage husband and wife start taking each other for granted and that's where the battle starts. They want to show there right on each other. Instead of cross questioning each other if they start sharing I guess marriages will never have sad endings.

[Tuxgal]

Well, when you think about the statistics...50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it can really effect you. A lot of people are chosing to remain "happily unmarried" these days. As for me, I still beleive in marriage. I was in a bad one and sadly became a statistic, but I beleive with the right people and with work, a marriage can last. :)

[audreycsmith]

To answer your question, marriage is not as sacred as it use to be. Children are having children and they are too young to get married (most of them). The men aren't mature enough and don't want to take on the responsibilitities of having a wife and also having children.

It is so easy to get a divorce in this country, so why get married only to end it within the first year of the marriage. There should be protective laws that make the man stay in his marriage. Sometimes it is best to leave the marriage if you feel threatened, or you find that that person cheated outside of the marriage. It is a hard question to answer and I wish you luck when your time comes to marrying. Bye for now, acs