Another thread on marriage : Is marriage obsolete?

[thir]

Obsolete? Not in my opinion. Marriage is as important and meaningful to me as it is to my husband. That is not to say that another couple places the same importance upon marriage, for it is only relevant to those who consider it meaningful and binding. Not everyone places such importance upon a marriage contract - for that is what it is...a contract. Marriage takes work and commitment, by both partners. I'm not saying that relationships without the "contract" don't take work and commitment, but having the contract binds the commitment by law.

It occurs to me when I read this that things have indeed changed - a lot. Marriage has gone from being a nessecity for survival for most people, to being an option.

Some men discussing this have said: But if women can earn their own living, what need do they have for us?
And the answer was: Being with you because we want to, not because we have to!