Time-limited marriages?

2010-10-25T08:00:15+00:00

This is a completely futile idea. Its true that marriages are increasingly ending in failure, but this is a trend that most people consider bad. No one is going to buy the idea that the best way to fix this is to just stop trying all together! (Maybe some people, but not enough to destroy such a long held tradition, in my lifetime at least)

melb22 · 2010-10-25T07:51:14+00:00

Personally, I think that's a hellish view of marriage - the idea that it's a temporary contract to be either torn up or renewed according to your convenience after X number of years. I don't think you're ever going to get to a successful culture of marriage that way.

Grayswan · 2010-10-25T13:28:14+00:00

In Louisiana, you can choose, when you get married, either no-fault or fault (covenant) rules. 97% choose no-fault. Source

Edit: Got it backwards. Fixed.

Maschalismos · 2010-10-25T20:55:05+00:00

I don't understand all of the hostility for this idea. Why don't you guys dig it?

As long as the penalties for breaking up are made fair for both partners, AND as long as provisions are made for offspring (that are, again, fair for both parents), I think it would be something close to ideal.

NiceIce · 2010-10-25T06:21:55+00:00

Just don't marry.

mfskarphedin · 2010-10-25T15:01:19+00:00

Sounds good to me! First contract: 5 years. Every 2 years thereafter.

solarsavior · 2010-10-25T05:55:35+00:00

Dolly Parton? These people don't know country music.

Title	Time-limited marriages?
Author	Subversive
Upvotes	25
Comments	11
Date	October 25, 2010 4:23 AM UTC (15 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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