Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete? REALLY?

This topic gets me each time I hear about it. Although I was married and had to kids for the safety of myself and my kids I had to be a single parent, and might I say I did a very good job all by myself as I have two college recent graduates that I raised in the private school with absolutely no support from their father. Although I had a very difficult marriage I would never say it is obsolete in my opinion. As I live now for 4 years with a wonderful boyfriend who although we never speak of marriage we also do not have children together. However if he would ask me to marry him, I would absolutely marry him. Simply because he is so respectful and loving. However, today so many people take marriage for granted, I mean there are so many who marry and divorce over simple things. For some reason it is so easy to get divorce to find themselves in perhaps worst case scenarios later. For some odd reason it is not considered to be as important as it once was. It is unfortunate though if only people remembered the reason why they married in the first place, perhaps they would not have the many problems that they do in the years of living together.

I personally believe in the sanctity of marriage and there are still more people getting married every day. What I guess you were referring which gets obsolete is the unity & love of a husband and wife. This is the generation that the enemy is attacking particularly the family to be separated. God hates divorce and those who fall into temptations (Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life) is about the world and has nothing to do with the love that God sets as an example to both couples. I don't care what the world says about statistics. I do care about what the Word of God tells especially to couples... (Ephesians 5:25,28) , Colossians 3:19, Ephesians 5:22-23, 28-31.

No. It is not. Failed marriages are still in minority. People all over the world still treasure marriage. And I think this should continue. Broken homes do not give a happier experience than otherwise. Single motherhood or fatherhood is not to be cherished. So the idea of marriage as an institution should still be valued and promoted.

I don't feel that marriage is becoming obsolete. i think that the bonds and unions of marriage are as strong as ever. When e begin a relationship, it may not lead to marriage. it may not be what we are looking for. there is always promise for it. i don't think that marriage will ever just fade away.

No, I think marriage will never become obsolete. Marriage represent a commitment to spend the rest of your life with another soul. It is a kind of action to declare your love for your spouse. I think it is very good for a true romantic relationship.

Marriage is a made in heaven. You will be more blessed if you have God in the center of that union.

I guess it is! There are already a lot of people or couples these days who dont consider getting married anymore. They just live in together without the bonds of matrimony. Maybe they can also be called a family but marriage has something to do with moral values.

No marriage is not obsolete. It may not be common or appealing to some, but it is still an option and a good one at that. Marriage is more about commitment than love. It is a choice not an accident. If you were forced to marry someone than that is a different case. The problem with marriage is that couples often get into it at the height of their passion, when they are still falling in love without knowing the metes and bounds of the love involved. Yes, in my opinion, there are different kinds of love. When you are in love with someone you accept the good with the bad, if you see only good then either you are extremely lucky or you are still in the clouds and you cannot trust your judgement. The hear and the mind should be Key factors in Marriage. If entered into with commitment and love (with enough knowledge) it could be the most wonderful adventure you will ever get a chance to be a part of.

That's why I wonder why some people bother with love when it never lasts. I mean why settled in marriage then they don't take time to know each other but are quick to finding faults!

I'm actually enjoying my marriage. I've been married for 5 years to my husband and we agreed long before that we will not have any kids. We are extremely happy being together and would not have it any other way. Everyone is different and you can't say to not get married if you ever think one day it might end in divorce. My parents divorced when I was 7, but I am lucky that over all of these years they have stayed great friends.