Relationships
Marriage Is Not Just A Piece Of Paper
“Marriage is just a piece of paper,” we often hear from young people. “I don’t need to get married to have a good relationship. We love each other, and that’s enough.”
By Amy Mastrine3 min read
Marriage is one of society’s most fundamental institutions. Yet today, young people are more likely to live together than get married. As cohabitation rises, marriage rates continue to fall (half of couples who cohabitate break up, and people who cohabitate before marriage are more likely to get divorced).