..... wait, I’m thinking???? It’s not sex because that’s been better single...Not to raise kids because we are doing that divorced anyway? you better just tell me cause I’m not gonna get it. Was this a trick question?

I have none.

My only reason to marry would be if you plan to have children.

Its....um....welll.....oh there's.... yeah, I got nothing.

None.

Um, you get to wear a big white gown that makes you look like a layer cake,?

There are enormous legal and tax benefits to be gained from marriage, but for the relationship side I don't think it is needed--a loving and caring partnership comes from something deeper than a marriage certificate.

It shuts up most parents.
Helps protect legal rights of parents in case of children.
Tells your friends/ family to stop hitting on your significant other...

That's all I got. Marriage is a bad idea. Horrible, just horrible.

Devoting your life to one person rather than remaining like a 'child' who never grows

It shuts up most parents.
Helps protect legal rights of parents in case of children.
Tells your friends/ family to stop hitting on your significant other...

That's all I got. Marriage is a bad idea. Horrible, just horrible.

Helps keep the priests in business

In many countries, it's required of older folks to obtain legal residency. Besides that, pointless unless your religion proscribes.

I am sure arguments vary a lot depending upon circumstances. Young? First time in love? ....and many many different scenarios. Anyhow, read most responses, well that was an eye opener, to say the least....