Why should anyone be married if divorce is the norm these days?

Answer 1

the lawyers need to get money from somewhere... :D

Answer 2

Death is the norm today, but people don't stop living, now do they?

First of all, 50% of marriages end in divorce. That means 50% do not end in divorce. In addition, some of those divorcing have had multiple divorces. 60-70% of all couples never divorce. Does that help?

Marriage includes a whole host of legal things that aren't available to those who remain single, but live together. At the very least, if your hunny ends up in the hospital and cannot speak for himself, his mother can have you kicked out. You are not a relative and you no say over his medical care often, even with a written directive if his parents are still living. A spouse has more say than a parent. A married person cannot be excluded in a will, while a single person can be. You cannot be covered under your honey's health insurance.

Many of these and more are reasons why gay folks want at least domestic partner options.

Finally, marriage is a committment. As I mentioned in another answer, 90% of unmarried couples with children split up before the child even reaches Kindergarten. Ok..got to go now, but I hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

Because marrying is tradition.... and it's been a tradition for so long.

I agree, divorce rates these days are scary and can make one anti-marriage... but if a couple really love each other, they'd disregard the statistics and wouldn't let it prevent them from getting married.

Divorce is just how things COULD end up, but not all marriages end that way.... coz it could also last. =)

Just gotta take your time in choosing the right person for you. Coz i think the reason why divorce is happening much more now is because people rush into marriage these days without giving themselves more than enough time to think about if it's what they really want.

Answer 4

Its true that divorce is the norm these days...which I guess makes your Qn good- However I think it all boils down to individuals, as in- its a choice. Whereas other marriages fail- in fact many of them- others survive. Marriage is a choice, it takes a lot of work, some people just cant handle the pressure.
When two people choose to stay together for the rest of their lives...for better or for worse- they can make it! Problem is, some people take the vows for the sake of it, and not really FEEL the vows...you know.
So like I said, people will continue to choose to get married despite the status quo (high divorce rates) Those who choose to commit and MAKE it work will survive, others who dont work at it, will fail- hence divorce- and the cycle goes round again.

Answer 5

Why? Because they want to; why else?

Bud, there are NO guarantees to anything in life. You could walk out the front door and get hit by a meteorite or a garbage truck, but that doesn't stop you from going to work every day, does it?

Whether your married or just considering shacking-up, there are go guarantees that the relationship is going to last, but people get into relationships and marriages every day.

If all you're worried about is some woman making off with "half your stuff," then just remain single.

Personally, I think that the "dating pool" sucks. Too many mind games, too many chances for STDs, and you can still get your heart broke.

So, you choose.

Life's a gamble.

Every day is a string of "risk assessments."

Answer 6

Marriage give you rights under the law that you don't have if your not married. Such as insurance - most insurance companies will not insure a significant other, but will insure a spouse. There is more protection for the children. If you die, your estate will pass directly to your loved one rather than be split amoungst family, if you don't have a will. Social security can also be affected by marriage status as well as the right to have a say so in the medical treatment of a significant other (you can have a power of medical attorney, but the family can fight you easier).

But the best reason is that you love someone enough to make a lifetime commitment to someone you love.

Answer 7

Not all marriages end in divorce. I learned that. My mom has been married 4 times and my dad 3 times. If you take the time to really get to know someone and then make the commitment to get married there is a very good chance it can last forever. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

Unfortunately, the divorce rate still seems to hover at 50%. A lot of people still choose to marry because most of us still have the need to couple. Both men and women want families and the stability of a marriage makes that easier. The problem isn't marriage, the problem is that men and women aren't taught relationship skills. Thankfully, there are people out there that are teaching marriage education: communication and conflict resolution, passion and sexuality classes, etc. Couples need to realize that marriage is work and probably the hardest, but most rewarding work you could ever have.

Answer 9

Divorce is NOT the norm. There are plenty of mature men and women getting married who want to raise families with stability and security. Besides, there's no LOVE like it!

Answer 10

well who cares what the trend it

most people dont understand what marriage is they think its some fun and games and happy frilly thing that is always good but its not always that way you have to work hard and compromise did you know the first 5 years or marriage it the hardest cus you are used to it being just you and now all the sudden its not longer "i" or "me" its "us"and "we"
its hard but marriage is supposed to be a promise and a Bondon between two people i mean thing about this what if you knew that every day there would be someone waiting for you that loves you and thinks you are so great that you can laugh with and cry with and just sit there and have the best time with and that made you feel whole again you never have to worry about get your heart broken by someone up and leaving you just cus they dont want you anymore that's what marriage should be

Answer 11

Well, divorce may be the norm, but most people get re-married so there must still be something good about it.