Why Get Married?

Why get married? A very good question, today's current culture doesn't frown on common law arrangements any more, so that wasn't a factor. Some couples even have children out of wedlock and in certain circles that isn't considered scandalous any more either. First, it will help to know what marriage is. Marriage is a commitment. It is an allegiance bonding two into one flesh; not depend on whether you have good times or bad times together. One is still married through sickness or health, the commitment remains. No matter what happens through the years, two are married ‘until death do you part.’
First there are the symbolic reasons for two to get married, humans are affected by symbolism and ritual. Otherwise, how could religious or artistic performances engender an emotional response? So, getting married in front of our friends and family is a symbolic statement for many people, and that it shows commitment of two people for the long term; that a couple are no longer "just dat...