What are the benefits of marriage?

Question

Why did/would you get married?

Answer 1

Above all else, the benefits are stability, commitment, and security. No matter what all the "it's just a piece of paper" nitwits say, getting married DOES matter. It means you are in it emotionally (and yes, financially) for the long haul. It means if you break up (divorce), it will be a messy, painful, (and yes, expensive) thing that will scar you both forever. That means you'll hang in there when things are rough. It means you are taking being married seriously - unlike just living together, which tacitly says, "Yeah, well, if this doesn't work out, we can just walk away, so what the Hell, why not do it?" That kind of relationship is never a commitment.

Marriage is a cocoon of security from the outside world. Each partner should feel that no matter what happens, they can always go home to that other person, and be soothed and protected. If either one doesn't feel like that, they shouldn't be getting married. If they are already married and don't feel like that, it's time to end it.

I supposed you expected to hear me list "unconditional love" or something like that in here. Well, that's what I described above. Marriage promises that you will not give up on each other, will always protect each other, will always welcome and comfort each other. If that's not love, I don't know what is.

For reference: male, married, 44 yrs old, two children.

Answer 2

It's a personal choice. Nobody really HAS to get married.
There are lots of legal benefits from being "married" but the laws are changing.
Also, it's nice when a child can say that mommy and daddy are married. Split homes are never nice. There's always a scar of some sort.
There's definite security in "marriage". It's a sign of a promise. Sure, promises can get broken but it gives a person something to believe in.

Answer 3

Finding and knowing you are with the ONE. My husband and I actually happened by chance. He is absolutely wonderful. Not to sound cliche but we do complete each other. We give each other the love and support that each other needs. There is more than just love and sex. There is an intellectual bond. The bond of children. Likes and dislikes. I am grateful that we found one another and have been able to stay together. I wish that more people could be lucky enough to find their mate.

Answer 4

i believe that marriage puts society above the relationship. If people are in love they shouldn't need a piece of paper to prove it, or to keep the relationship going.

Answer 5

Developing a deep bond with your spouse, stability in the lives of your children, commitment to eachother and the God, and, of course, health benefits! :o)

Answer 6

cheaper insurance, two incomes, next of kin status, easier to get child support/custody if relationship ends, 1000 federal benefits and 300-400 state privleges, ect

and I love the man I'm with. I wahnt to spend my life with him. I want him to be mine

Answer 7

Im having a hard time with a few of these answers on here.

Its a matter of opinion to me.

It took me 2 years to get married after the proposal.

I had my own place to live (stable) - had boyfriends whenever I wanted one (companionship) - great job (security). So for someone to say it "He complete's me", Makes me see how they think of themselves. To not feel completed as their own individual as opposed to making a great addition to oneself is rather devistating to the self esteem.

Answer 8

I believe you pay less taxes.

Answer 9

If you're a man, none.