Bearadactyl

You misunderstand what I mean. Not everyone sees it as binding. I myself see marriage as 2 halves becoming one legally. You make a good point, too. I was saying that as a suggestion. Hell, I am in the USA and my Fiance is in the UK. We have been a happy couple and loyal to one another for 13 years. We feel the urge to be together legally, which is marriage in a nutshell, from the legal standpoint, plus the benefits with help with medical things like if you need surgery but are unable to sign...

I don't see marriage as a way to test one's loyalty; I see it as a way for two human beings to acknowledge the fact that they will strengthen and support each other through the trials that will come later in life, or something.

I just don't see why it can't just be outright acknowledged without a needless ceremony.

At this point it seems like it's a requirement forced down everyone's throats.

But, that's just my thoughts on it.