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| "True Love Throughout Time" caption by Random letter to the world |
I don't know why this topic popped in my head, maybe it was the continuous re-run of romantic comedies. However, is it possible in the 21st century that the idea of marriage is overrated and that in today's society it's not needed. I'm not saying that marriage is wrong or that people aren't going to do it but with divorce rates at 50%. It seems realistically plausible that older generations actually lived up to those vows and our generation is to fickle to make a commitment of that magnitude. One example where I have seems when marriage is not need is a couple that is friends with my parents. This couple has two daughters and a house together but still have not tied the knot. When I asked them why, they said that it was just a document and that weddings are expensive. Both seem to be true but in todays society some kids don't consider relationships official without it being FBO, Facebook official. On a more personal level, the idea of marriage scares the shit out of me even though I want kids (yes, I would adopt). I mean one person for the rest of your live seems awful but then again maybe when you meet the right person everything will change. Until then I'm going to wonder if marriage may be an idea that should be left in the past.
Very interesting post! I too, have to agree with you though. I look at my grandparents, who are in their 90s and can't help but hope to be like them some day. Still so in love with eachother. And then I look at other people who have been dating for six months and already are engaged. It is crazy to think how times have changed. And I find it interesting that you bring up your parents friends, who have children and a house, just not the document. I know a couple people like this as well. And their response was the exact same. It is just a document. Just because they aren't officially married doesn't make their love for one another any less.
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