Do you think marriage is overrated? The only reason I am considering marriage is to make me and my spouses life easier financially. We have an understanding that there's no need for a wedding. At least not anytime soon.

I don't think marriage is overrated. I love having that committment. I know alot of people who lived together before they got married. How does getting married make it easier financially? I assume you and your partner's income would be the same whether you marry or not? I think you might get some kind of tax break because you can file together. Is there something I'm not thinking of?

As for me, the only reason to marry these days is because it is a great way to prov your love to your love one. Also, it is now only used for your status in the community. Other than that, there is nothing else, not even about religious purposes. Except for bad things which I think you all have an idea about now.

The commitment is beautiful. I'm all for life-time partners and life-time commitments, I just don't believe one has to get married to prove this commitment. And life in general is easier on married couples because of benefits etc. For example, as a freelance writer, instead of purchasing insurance, my husband could add me to his insurance he receives from his job all because I'm his spouse. Things just go more smoothly when you're married. And I do plan on having a wedding one of these days, I just don't want to go into debt because of it.

You considering marriage for only financial reason is something wrong to do, and I would not recommend you doing so for this reason. Yes living together before marriage is a good idea, see how things go and then decide, but on the whole I don't think marriage is overrated!

Marriage is not overrated as long as you are truly ready for marriage. Having a significant other is most rewarding in many ways. Always having support of another, the financial strength of two incomes, the sense of belonging, the importance of family, and of course the intimacy are all great reasons for married life. I believe the good outweighs the negatives.