discuss Is the institution of marriage diluting in the current times?

[arunima]

Marriages are considered sacred union in almost all the cultures in our world. But in current times, with all current scenario in the fast paced life and with people getting more self centred and financially independent, the faith in marriage is loosing fast. Many youths don't see themselves getting married. They want to stay away from commitment.
I am a person from old school thoughts. I have a strong faith in the scared institution of marriage. I think it is important for a society to stay streamlined and not go haywire.
What is your opinion about the same? Are you also concerned with the current situation in the society?
Feel free to share.

 

[Fidelia1]

Marriage as an institution is not taken seriously anymore. Growing up, people got married and rather stuck to their spouses for life. But now, people get married for max 12 years and you should be expecting a divorce. The rates of divorced marriages are now more than the ones that hold together for life.

 

[Maina]

I don't think so. People are delaying marriage but ultimately they are getting married. One thing that I have noticed regarding marriage is men are afraid compared to women when it comes to marriage, due to the issues of property rights

 

[Alamson]

Many people are either not marrying or doing it later in life because they are prioritising career advancement and financial success over marriage. It is understandable because the commitment required by marriage may hinder personal growth if not properly managed. I think we should rather promote healthy social relationship instead of emphasising marriage. It is a personal choice.

 

[NatureFreak]

With what we see some popular marriages turn into, you can't really blame some people for not wanting to take that big step. I mean, what's the point of marrying when there's a high chance of separation when problems come?

 

[arunima]

Reading all the replies above, I see a common trend. Marriage might not be as important as it used to be earlier in the society. The changing socio economic scenario in the society has also impacted the priorities in lives and so marriage has slid down in the list of priorities. The moral compass is also changing and that too does not see it as a sacred union any more.

 

[Apsara]

Marriage is still important but unlike in the past when marriage was the only important thing in life, especially for women, today marriage is one of the important things. Marriage is in the back seat but it is still there

 

[arunima]

Yes, the importance of marriage might have slid down on personal lists of today's generations, but it has not totally gone off the list. After a while, most human beings look for a security and settlement. Marriage provides that constant companionship and that sense of security.

 

[Yama]

marriage is important as it creates a family. Well, people are certainly raising family without getting married but this is putting them in a lot of risks, financial and mental risks are the main ones. Society respect the couples who are married and they frown upon the couples who are living without marriage.

 

[Niyi Brixx]

As things stand now, marriage is no longer sacred as it once was. The institution of marriage has been made to look very ordinary. The woke generation has given more recognition to baby mamas and advocates that they should be heard too. In the past, baby mamas were shamed. Not anymore. They are celebrated now. That's one of the reasons why marriage has lost value.

 

[Augusta]

Yes, the institution of marriage is perceived by some to be diluting in modern times due to several factors. These include rising divorce rates, increased cohabitation, a greater acceptance of non-marital births

 

[Deep38]

Yes, I see the shift. While independence is vital, the decline in commitment raises concerns about long-term societal stability.

 

[MamaFrankie]

I am still single and have never felt any desire to marry or even have a relationship. Not interested.