Don't we need women to supply the human egg? Or have you found a replacement for that as well?

They will not get married as they collect money from the ex and rent from the new guy
they are with collect double income especially if children its a scam

Couldn't the same be said about any decision we make? We make choices based on the information available to us at the time.

Topic reminds me of "Logan's Run"

For many of us it's just the human condition to need companionship, intimacy, marriage is the ultimate step to that, a symbol of conviction, dedication.

Others might not need it formally symbolized.

Marriage shows your commitment to each other to the world symbolically, but It does a lot more in my opinion, it's the glue that binds you together. Two people making wedding vows, promises to each other, taking on the responsibility for each other, either in a civil ceremony or inline with their religious beliefs. It is a very big step in life, deeply significant, life changing, something you want to last a lifetime.

Having been married twice, I believe it begins with good intentions. The thing is time, and a lot of time IMO is best. I do believe marriage is sacred, but you absolutly need to KNOW the person. I have been overwhelmed with all those silly love chemicals and leaped too fast, too soon, as I am sure many have.
For me, neither is attractive anymore. I think finding a very sexy best friend and hanging out for years is my perfect mix. That way lust does not control you, but logic, desire and compatability passes the test of time. Building a foundation is imperative.

After being married twice, I would rather co-habitat and leave legalities out of the picture.

I have been married, now divorced, but I still believe in marriage. I agree you need to know each other for some time to build that foundation, and to learn a lot about each other before you make the decision to marry.

Whether it's marriage or cohabitation, nothing wrong in protecting your assets by obtaining a prenup or cohabitation agreement, the law applies in some ways whichever way you choose to live together, I would not assume it doesn't.

I'll wait until after an in-depth conversation
with my other half, before I blurt out an opinion.

its easiest way to spend happy life

Honestly, I never ever believed in the institution of marriage! Though I did get into one!
As of today's kids, wot I notice around me, in this part of the world is, they lack the seriousness that is required to get into commitment! I am also not sure, if they understand their own feelings convincingly! Though they are more intelligent than us and are doing well in their careers. I don't find them convinced about living together either!

If they are doing so well, why do 52% of today's young adults still live at home? In my day, once you hit 18, you were gone which many of us did with zero regrets.

This is a very interesting observation. I think the reason behind this is, they want to be emotionally dependent, they are scared of domestic responsibilities! You will also notice this trait playing a part in the dating scene - they are attracted to someone of their parents' age!

Sounds like you need serious therapy.
I hope you have never hurt any woman. You sound like the type...

Collect money from the new guy??? And where does this fantasy take place?
And yeah, quite the scam! Woman is stuck with the kids which will have a major impact on her life, finding new love, and finding a job, while the ex is off boozing and having fun with one night stands.

As we say in Dutch... a man, a man, a word, a word. In your case that'd be: better dead than wed.

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He didn't start it....at least not 70% of them
...just sayin

Ive never been married but you wont get the cow here I choose MARRIAGE He will as well, HONEY yes man has also created you a blow up doll 🕴, and toys for some of us women that run into thinkers like you, touche'

would you buy a house without walking through it first ?? would you buy a car without driving it first ?? it's the same with marriage , by by living together for at least a year you really truly get to know a person and after all if you can't even make it a year living with a person dealing with their personality or with their odd ways they tend to do things then marriage won't work .. u really have to know a person before you commit to a life with them and only true way you didn't know that person is to really live with them and be around them 24/7 , 2c their moods their behavior the way they live their life the way they save or spend money ECT ...my parents always told us to live with someone for at least 2 years before we marry them and they were right . my living with someone before marriage you at least know exactly what to expect there aren't any real surprises after all if someone is sloppy and you're a neat freak or if they're violent then that is good information to have before you are legally bound to them