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[–] 13 points 4 months ago (5 children)

Modern marriage isn't much more than a financial arrangement. Not tryna say people don’t get married for love, but the fact remains that as an institution, marriage isn’t about love and never has been.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Literally just got married this weekend. It was for love. Because now, it's in the public records that I love this woman, and she loves me.

    It was cheaper (for us) than taking a press release.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    This probably depends on the country, but being married can make some official processes simpler. For example, if a married person dies there are certain things that just default to their official spouse unless otherwise specified in a legal will.

    This kinda makes your point about it being a financial arrangement, with a bit of a legal one in there too I guess.

    I also think it sometimes makes things easier where kids are involved during official processes.

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