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Re:The U.S. Divorce Rate Has Hit a 50-Year Low by ssully on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @11:30AM (#25059736)
It's traditionally linked to religion, but not exclusive to it. Outside of the legal status, getting married is still a way to formalize and celebrate your commitment to someone.
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Re:The U.S. Divorce Rate Has Hit a 50-Year Low by jen20 on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @11:45AM (#25059918)
This reminds me somewhat of the 'Pont des Arts' in Paris - where couples often affix padlocks to the railing and throw the key into the water as a symbol of commitment. The number of combination locks on there was quite notable last time I saw it!
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Re:The U.S. Divorce Rate Has Hit a 50-Year Low by luhn on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @11:59AM (#25060101)
The weight of the locks was damaging the bridge, so they removed them in 2015. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/paris-love-locks-bridges-...
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Re:The U.S. Divorce Rate Has Hit a 50-Year Low by wombatmobile on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @11:34AM (#25059782)
Fair enough. That's a nice thought - two people with unstable income and a modest support network joining together for love, and making it last. Thanks for that, ssully!
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