Marriage was created as a transaction of financial interests. Nothing else. Nowadays is a money-making industry. #moneyrules

Marriage is the punishment for shoplifting in some countries.

It's a legal convenience in the beginning and a legal inconvenience in the end. I don't plan to do it again.

Marriage is an antiquated concept. It is no longer necessary.
Nothing risky about your statement, at all. What's risky is getting
married.
Never again. And yes, I definitely mean 'never'.

I think if you want to have a family, the societal conformity of marriage helps parents and children avoid an irritating collection of questions and paperwork.

Otherwise, and certainly for older people, I agree.

I've been single 27 years, after a 25 year marriage. I love being single. I would be happy if I met a guy that I clicked with, but, very much doubt that I would ever get married or even live with anyone.

I don't believe in it either, but I had to try it a few times first.

I was with my ex-wife for 11 years

We harbor no hatred for each other, but I've pretty much have decided I'll never marry again; it's just silly and un-needed IMO

You're in a safe space here Erick.

The only purpose of marriage that I can think of is the shared rearing of offspring.

Marriage is wonderful if you are In a good relationship and it's miserable if you are in a bad relationship.

I've had one of each.

I did it once, almost a 2nd time but thankfully, that did not happen. Have had long relationships (8 yrs, 17 yrs, 6 yrs & going) but never the desire to marry someone & link my hard work & credit to theirs.

I assume you mean that you no longer think that institution of marriage is good. I agree with this, at this point if a romantic partner wanted to become a legal entity then for me it would have to be something negotiated between both her and I with lawyers present. I understand the tax benefits and insurance benefits that come along with being married, but honestly I don’t think they’d be worth it if the relationship doesn’t work out. No marriage for me, now or ever.

Your call... your choice... I don't try to impose my beliefs on others because I got so few and they are personal anyways. But for those born in america... do you know your social security number says if your parents were married when you were born?

I can understand your sentiments, as it has been almost 20 years since the end of my first and last marriage. I will never say never, because there is always the wild card that may come flying in and change all the bets on the table.

Add me to the list of those who have no desire to get married again. I don't think your statement is risky to many of us!

Yep

I have been divorced about 8 years (don't remember the exact count anymore). For financial reasons I will never remarry because that would create a financial penalty when I retire. And for me as there will never be human kids, there is no other reason I can think of to marry. I want a long term committed shack up. As for others I say, "follow your bliss."

Not for me.
I'll never marry again.
No need to.

Was married for 46 years. Now widowed. If I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have.

Unless you have children together, or plan on them, WHY?

It's not for me.

For me the only reasons for marriage are to raise kids or to declare to the world that you are an item. The latter is how I see gay marriage.

But then there are others who have different values. If a religious couple wants to marry because that is part of how they practise their religion then good luck to them. As long as they know that I am agnostic I wouldn't mind being invited to a meal to celebrate one of their religious festivals (along with their other friends of course). I would even try to take an appropriate gift.

I would rather have friends - especially friends with benefits - and I would make sure that they knew about each other and maybe even met. Cooking a meal for a friend in your house and them cooking a meal in theirs is way better than sharing every meal and wondering who is going to do the washing up. Going on holiday together is more enjoyable when you don't live together and you are more likely to appreciate the different way they live their life (and all the amazing things they know and do) rather than pick faults with it.

I also do not believe in any institution of anything unless it is for schools and ways to make government work, I do believe in long term relationships though as they are beautiful when they work.

Well, maybe not for you. I dunno if I'd indict marriage as an institution based on the opinion of one guy, all due respect of course. I was married for 28 years, mostly good. Marriage as an institution gets its legs from people who buy into it, and it is not a simple concept.