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Re:Accomplish more by doing less (2007) by arvinsim on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:25AM (#32162592)
> Marrying somebody means inviting a third party, the State, in private affairs. Now, marriage can be convenient or recommended for religious and tax affairs, particular convictions, and for the protection of kids (then...).

I would think that marriage rates would drop rock bottom if the incentives are removed.

Re:Accomplish more by doing less (2007) by Underqualified on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @04:01AM (#32162811)
See: most of Europe. Few of my friends and family under 40 are married here. Some are getting married now, but more as a celebration of their relationship than anything else.