As I get older, this topic becomes more and more a part of the conversation. When I meet people and begin introducing myself, they always want to know what I do for a living and whether or not I am married. I find myself asking why these two things seem so important as definitions as to who a person is in society.
Sure, seventy years ago it was very common for people to get married and start a family, but as time changed and women have acquired more rights, the necessity has evolved into a choice. It's no longer a box you must check on a Bucket List.
I actually think that marriage has very unrealistic expectations. How is it possible for one person to fulfill so many roles in another person's life? It's okay to have a best friend in your partner, but can you really believe that you will be together "until death do you part"?
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I guess I also have an issue with labels. Is it normal to identify another person as "your husband/wife"? As if there is some sort of ownership over one another!
I'm curious what others think about the topic. Has marriage become obsolete, or is it just not a priority as much as it once was.