Why do people need to get married?

People don't need to get married. People WANT to get married. It's not practical, yeah, it's very expensive to have one if you want it really festive. You could have it small and private to save up on costs. Wanting to get married to someone is very sacred. Getting married, especially in christian religions, means that you want to be with that special someone ONLY for the rest of your life. It's a vow to always be there. Something you can't escape despite the hard and trying times. Maybe you feel that way because you haven't found the right person to marry yet. When you find the right person, you'll feel that you want to spend your lifetime with that person and nobody else's

nobody needs to. but a lot of people want to, and there are plenty of legal aspects of life which are made easier by marriage. I think that people should only get married if they want to, rather than feeling it's some obligation. a good relationship isn't made better by marriage, or a bad one worse. when the weding day is over, you're the same two people in the same relationship

In my religion married is Foroj means compulsory. More over when a girl and boys stay together without married people take it in a wrong way. And for me people should get married then there bond is become strong.

To be with someone forever needs to be blessed that's why there's marriage, although you can be with someone even without marriage but that has no assurance or official binding just like a play.

I agree. Marriage IS superfluous except for ONE thing. There has to be SOME way to obligate a man that has children to help to take care of them even if he breaks up with the mother. Since I am responsible I didn't marry the mother of my 3 children. Even though she has remarried I am always co-operating with her in raising the 3 of them.

Well, you don't have to get married. You can be in love with someone and not get married- if you don't want to be married, then don't be. I do agree that it is a waste of money. Marriage used to be about commitment, but now all the churches want is money. Anyways: You may get looked down upon by other people if you don't get married, but resistance and determination make you who you are, better or not.

I don't think that there is a law that states people should be married to be happy.I don't think there is a law that states that a woman will be complete is she gets married and have babies.marriage is really not for everybody,including me.marriage is a lifetime commitment.I think that lately,the value of marriage becomes low.a lot of marriage are broken and vows are made powerless because of divorce.a lot of people will get married for the sake of getting married,if it doesn't work out then it's there's divorce.

I respect your point of view, anyway people do get married for various and obvious reasons, like, love, fallowing the societies norms, tradition, and to let their children be legitimate under their own laws. It's not a waste of money, it does depend on both parties whether they wanted it as grandiose as they want it to be, or in a simpler ceremony.

Its all about individual, I am married and think that people should get married. This is ok if you feel that marrige is waste of time but there are many people who belive that marriage is such a great event of life and everyone should experience that. I think these are your temporary thoughts and you will get marry fo sure. I used to think similar but that did not took me to any good thing. Wish you all the Best in life :)

You got alot of good answers already but still I will share my opinion with you-hope I am not repeating anything as I havent read all the responses. Firstly I think you are a bit to young to decide at this moment what you want to do. I believe with your age and experience you will change-marriage matters not excluded. Secondly, there is a song from beyonce: if you liked it you should have put a ring on it. Well now I dont remember whether that is the exact title, or what she even meant by it-but I relised that many man loose their love (well women as well) because they just dont put enough effort/commitment into their love and once someone else comes along to be willing to offer it, they lose their love. And I dont believe its just money which puts you of... maybe at the present time the way things are going are fine for you, thats great but you only in your twenties-things change for me marriage is just a sign to God, my partner and others that i love this person and intend to stay with him- it doesnt have to be the expensive way

To know the real meaning of life.

Marriage is a social tie one puts to his relationship, it makes the bond strong, in my opinion it is not wastage of money at all, Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Prof

it is not needed to get married, it's your choice, though many factors will push you to get married like family and culture and others. but if you live in a place where nobody cares whatever you do, then why get married? as you said it's just a waste of money. the most important thing is that the couple are happy with each other.

marriage helps to create stability in the relationship and in the lives of any children that are a result. also marriage allows the couple to partake in certain legal rights.

Marriage as viewed by others especially those who are religious is not just a practical union between a couple, they believe there is more to it. it is a sacred relationship that requires blessing and certain laws to govern it. and there is of course some laws depending on what country you are in, detailing the process of having a family which should be binded by laws that should protect you and your children.

I know some people who also feel like this. I myself am not one of them. I feel that if two people love each other they should do what is right for them and their situation. Now you say that you feel marriage isn't practical, that it is a waste of money. Do you not want to get married just because of the money? You can be married very cheaply. My fiance & I are looking into going away maybe to Vegas & getting married there. Then when we come home throwing a party ( not a big fancy reception ) to celebrate. We can be married for the price of a nice vacation which we would probably take anyway. Maybe you haven't met the person that you want to be with forever. Marriage is good because it shows that you want to make the commitment to someone.

I strongly disagree with you. Marriage remains important that we have a legitimate offspring. Children are also very important for us as our successors in the future and those who would care if we're old and not healthy anymore.

To get married is a choice. A married life is a great responsibility and it's not about practicality. Unmarried for me could be disadvantageous in you get old that you'll end up depressed and that's what you cal unpractical

it is a waste of money if you marry out of selfishness. but if you marry out of love, it's the greatest investment.

I think it's a personal call. If you feel like you want to get married to signify your respect for your partner, then getting married is a way to do it. But in today's society, maybe a lot of other people do agree with you that the process of getting married is a waste of money....and they're perfectly happy with it too. I also think people getting married has other purposes than proclaiming their love. I know a reason is to let the world know (or hopefully get jealous) that they got married. I am totally against this because they don't need to know my business. Other reasons might be of legal reasons. Since I have no idea how that affect taxes, maybe they want that right as the "next of kin" or all that crazy things. If I do get married, I just hope to do a small ceremony somewhere that is romantic. 5 minute ceremony with my, my imediate family and my closes friends, taht's it. Then the rest of the day being lonely with my married spouse.