Marriage is an outdated institution

        Marriage, according to the dictionary, is any diverse form of interpersonal union established in various parts of the world to form a familial bond that is recognized legally, religiously, or socially, grating the participating partners mutual conjugal rights and responsibilities. In a nutshell, marriage is the legal unity of two individuals.  In the past decades, marriage has been on a non-stop evolution in every way from social, cultural, religious, economical and even to legal. Marriage is a decision and not an obligation.  If you want to get married you have to do it in a legal way.  That means a lot of papers, certifications and money.  Civil marriage is run by a state authority; also the couple needs two witnesses of legal age.  In some countries the institution of civil marriage reflects a desire to separate the institution of marriage from the influence of religious institutions, and by joining the movement of separation of church and state.  People can dissolve a civil marriage and that act is called divorce, which also cost a lot of money.  Marriage is no longer necessary in modern society.  I love old music and the first thing that came in my mind when I heard the word marriage is the song "My Old Man" by Joni Mitchell.  I like the phrase that says "We don't need no piece of paper from the city hall, keeping us tied and true."  That little phrase fits in this topic very well.  Marriage is just a tag that people think is necessary to live with your partner.  Marriage is not necessary to prove that two people are in love and want to be together.  If they like, they can just have a relationship.  Living together, doing whatever they want to do without marrying each other that in several cases, ruins everything.  But everyone believes it’s morally right so people continue to marry each other. Society believes that we must get married to be recognized as a serious couple.  There is no need to marry someone to be united; people are united by mutual love.  In fact, I think couples do not need any approval from other to be able to share their lives together.  I think approval is not an important factor.  If a person wants to be with someone, they don’t need approval from their families.  The couple should decide to be together and should not feel uncomfortable if society rejects them, every person’s opinion and decision must be respected.

      High class looks mostly remain economically stable. This means that the thought of marrying seek to be with someone at the same level.  This is an example that marriage actually represents an economic community.  Furthermore in marriage you agree to share all that you earn with your partner.  If your marriage fails, you must split with your spouse all your assets acquired in marriage.  So why get married? In case you have children involved it doesn’t matter if you’re married or not, once separated if you are the man, you must pay maintenance until the children are young adults.  You can do the same living with your partner without getting married. Marriage in the religious aspect is the union of two people who love each other and that union demands a lifetime commitment that cannot be dissolved rather than the death of one spouse.  For one to be with someone it’s not necessary to make a religious commitment because if they want to be together all they need to be is committed to each other, love and respect without having to marry each other.  I believe that marriage is not necessary for one to be with the person you love.  Religion will say it’s sinning because they believe two people must get married to do things married couples usually do.  According to them the only thing that is acceptable to God is the religious marriage.  When you're with your partner without being married it takes a few years to have the same benefits as a couple that is married.  To procreate it’s not necessary to be married, religion says you must be married to procreate but I don’t see the need.  Kids will be given the same love and education that a married couple. The concept of marriage has changed drastically throughout the years, what was a decision taken by your parents against your own will, is now an individual’s decision to love who he/she truly loves for the rest of their lives and not for family convenience.  Decades back in time, marriage was decided by parents on the economic status of both families, feelings weren't considered whatsoever.  After a few years from that generation, after countless objections by the couple put together marriage changed to a decision based on whoever you loved is worth marrying, yet shunning the acts of divorce and gay marriage.  Nowadays gay marriage rights are being fought for, and many countries have approved it.  As pope Francis said "Who am I to judge?  We shouldn't marginalize people for this.  They must be integrated into society."  And divorces happen on a regular base as marriage continues to evolve in our constant changing culture.