Hi there,
My opinion of marriage is that it sort of gives credibility to a relationship.
For example, a professional man or woman introducing their partner to someone else for the first time would say either, "This is my boyfriend Jonathan." Or "This is my husband Jonathan." In my opinion, "my HUSBAND" sounds more credible. I don't neccesarily believe that just because you are married that you have a better relationship, or that it is more secure, because I just got separated with only 4 years marriage under my belt. Having said this, I also have a best friend couple who have been together for 17 years, no plans on marrying and no signs of ever breaking up.
When I got married, I remember it being the happiest day of my life, and I remember thinking that I felt more secure that my partner was in it for the long haul, and felt special because he was choosing to give me his name. This is just my opinion.
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