Did Women's Rights Destroy Traditional Marriage?

[Junket]

I have no interest in finding ways to "save" marriage.

Personally, would there be no legal and monetary benefits, I wouldn't bother with it.

[Indignant]

You need to move to a muslim country, Mish.

Forcing ppl isn't the answer to divorce. Its developing enough as a couple to learn about things like tolerance and commitment. You can't teach someone discipline by beating them.

i believe you can.

[Indignant]

I have no interest in finding ways to "save" marriage.

Personally, would there be no legal and monetary benefits, I wouldn't bother with it.

what was your longest relationship then?

[Junket]

what was your longest relationship then?

2 years and counting.

[Indignant]

2 years and counting.

and you wouldn't want to save it?

[IndiReloaded]

i believe you can.

Really? Based on what experience, Dig?

[Junket]

and you wouldn't want to save it?

Why do you need marriage to continue a relationship?

Oh wait, I get it, because it's just "the next step", y'know just to, "make sure", "lock it all down", blah blah blah.

Clearly the act of marriage has not done anyone any good in keeping them together, or faithful.

Like I said, the only reason why I'd bother with marriage is to reap the legal and monetary benefits. It's all a ploy.

[Indignant]

some partners can be a nuissance and if we love them then we have the right to guide and discipline them. it is always an uncomfortable element in any relationship however it's the only way to correct wrong ways and bad habits.

[Indignant]

Why do you need marriage to continue a relationship?

Oh wait, I get it, because it's just "the next step", y'know just to, "make sure", "lock it all down", blah blah blah.

Clearly the act of marriage has not done anyone any good in keeping them together, or faithful.

Like I said, the only reason why I'd bother with marriage is to reap the legal and monetary benefits. It's all a ploy.

how old are you?

[IndiReloaded]

Well, we did it b/c the older generation in our families are religious, some clergy, even. They cared more than we do.

And it provides some social security for our son.

But, as I've say, if society were different, we would have been quite happy being in a communal child-rearing relationship. Or a line marriage or something like. I could easily handle 3, or 4 husbands, I think.

[Junket]

how old are you?

What are you trying to prove? I see you scouting information to plan your attack.

Something I would do.

[IndiReloaded]

some partners can be a nuissance and if we love them then we have the right to guide and discipline them. it is always an uncomfortable element in any relationship however it's the only way to correct wrong ways and bad habits.

I said 'beating', Dig. I'm not talking about behavioural reinforcement. I do that all the time with my partner, and vice-versa.

[Mish]

Forcing ppl isn't the answer to divorce. Its developing enough as a couple to learn about things like tolerance and commitment.

Too many people are too selfish to learn, my way will ensure they stay together

[IndiReloaded]

Mish, you should read about 'sundown' prenupts. I would recommend this for you.

[Mish]

I'm only kidding of course. I wouldn't marry anyone I couldn't trust enough to the point I need a prenup.

+ I'm not a millionaire + The woman I marry (if I marry) will proly have as much stuff as me