I see no reason to marry anyone. It's nothing more than an antiquated social/legal construct that benefits only the government and divorce lawyers.
No relationship needs the government's "blessing" to make it valid.

I got the Freedom I wanted... the Money I earned... You Can Not Buy Me.

One of my favorite bits of advice- if you marry a man for his money you will earn every penny.

Money only offers a certain kind of freedom if its YOUR money. If someone else holds the purse strings, you are beholden to them. That's a consideration to take cautiously.

At this point in time, it's difficult to come up with any reason to marry someone. Except maybe in my last few years, so they would get all my stuff uncontested.

But then - a well written will can take care of that.

I have worked with some of the richest people in the world and I have to say that I saw very little evidence of 'happiness' they rarely smiled.

If you are not sure, don't.

I would marry if I thought the person was my best friend, love is fleeting. I want to know I will enjoy their company, and be able to talk to and trust them. Money is great, not a marrying point. Freedom is a given.

Not sure where the "more freedom" comes in unless you are marrying into an "open" marriage (in which case other than for financial and estate purposes, why would you). Marrying for money? Hey, whatever floats your boat. To those saying they know a lot of miserable rich people, you will find miserable people in every bracket and it sure makes life easier when you have one less thing to worry about.

I will never remarry, there is no financial benefit if I marry, unless he gives me a couple million. I'm more looking for a very long term shack up.

Re. "Let's say you deeply like this person. But, do not know if it is true love."
Define "true love." There are a variety of different definitions. If I enjoy someone's company, enjoy talking to them, and am comfortable with physical affection and more, That's close enough for me.
I believe romantic relationships tend to start hormonally, and over time as the two get to know and understand each other better and better, they either split up, stay together but are miserable, OR, hopefully, their friendship and care for each other deepens, even as physical fireworks may mellow out significantly. That's stlll love; just different than at first.

I am just getting by financially after a divorce and co-parenting expenses. I am not complaining. Dated a guy with money for a few months. He wanted to buy me a house, but he moved in financial circles that are simply foreign to me, and I would have stayed with him if we could relate better, but I ended it because our religious and political differences were just too big--he never wanted to talk about those things, but that doesn't work for me. So No, I would not marry for money, but I won't reject someone just because they have it, either.

I recall a couple examples of friends who were "taken care of" by spouses, who found out just how vulnerable they were financially when the relationships went south and they were left with little or nothing in their own name. If I find love again, I am not put out by the idea of helping the other if he's struggling more financially than I am; similarly, I would accept some generosity from my more financially secure hypothetical partner. But I would hope both of us could feel capable of supporting ourselves if push came to shove. I want my own little plot of land, for example, even if living with a partner in another home, just for that peace of mind of having options. Feeling truly dependent on another person is a significant impediment, in my opinion, to genuine partnership.

hmm, don't understand the freedom, a very wealthy woman asked me to marry her about 8 years ago, she offered to take me all around the world and buy a house anywhere I wanted to live. We had some fun times briefly, but I never had strong feelings for her, very controlling and self centered. But hey, how many overweight 52 year olds get such offers from wealthy Olympic Gold Medalists? No, she wasn't a Russian Weightlifter. Did the ego good in a way.

Marrying for "more freedom" seems contradictory to me. Whatever, I was happily married for 21 years, but she died, and that ain't gonna happen again. Been on my own too long.

I wouldn't get married but a partnership is a connection not about money.

If there were enough zeros between the first number and the decimal point, absolutely.

Why marry? Enjoy the friendly relationship as it is - no pressure, no duty responsibilities, just enjoyment unless the other party is pushing for an answer. Then --- you have a problem.

Maybe.

I don't think I would. If you're not sure, you're not in love, I don't think, and aside from that, I only need enough money to live comfortabluly and donate some extra. If I did marry for one of those reasons mentioned in the question, I think it'd be a mistake.

Tricky situations. But in relationships you can never be sure. Just take the plunge if you are interested in relationships. We are bound to make mistakes. None is perfect. So you make mistakes. You try to correct it. If it's beyond that you leave it. Then move on.

I'm not keen on marriage but, if there's a wealthy woman on here who wants to be my sugar mama, I might reconsider.

How about skipping past the guilt-phase of trying to analyze the emotion...and just do it? Place a rose on their doorstep.

I would never marry for money. My family was affluent.. My first American boyfriend tried to push me into a relationship hoping my parents would support us-Needless to say I ended it and off I went to college. My last marriage ended 20 yrs ago after 2 years. No more marriage-livin in sin rules.

After being on my own for so long I doubt I would want to marry again, I wouldnt even date for the money.My neighbor is very wealthy and wanted to connect, I declined due to political issues