I don't think this is really a debate. Your asking what we think about it.
But anyways,
I plan to get married anyways. No particular reason behind it other then I just do? Obviously I'm not going to date a girl for 3 Months and purpose. If i meet a girl I love and I'm sure about it and have dated her for a VERY long time and I think it's right, then that would be the time. I also want to have kids, and it's KIND OF easier to have kids when your married with tax's etc. There are some legal benefits.
Also no Offence but coreys point is sort of stupid. So your saying if the government decides to adopt Jesus as their artificial President it's not religions ( poor I example I know) The government adopting something doesn't make it nonreligious tbh. A Civil Union would be the non religious version or term to me.
And I don't consider it begin tied down. And I'm not marrying anyone with massive debt unless they sign something that would exempt me before hand. I won't have any debt as my University is being paid for by my parents
And Arth is correct. People get married way to early, which of course is what leads to the insane divorce rates. People are naive and stupid and think, "Oh well I'm never going to dislike her even tho I've only known her for 2 Months". And I to plan to be rich... at which time I will foil your plans and take MLP off air for EVER!
And Pillz I understand what you mean. But to me that shows you don't trust her. If shes someone your REALLY love and REALLY Trust why do you need to not marry her? I mean it's your personal decision but if your really trust her that shouldn't be the issue, why would you marry or have a gf you don't trust?
And yes their is tax befits and it's a social representation that you trust your partner. Nor do you need to spend 1000's of dollars even tho that too is also the social norm. Their isn't anything wrong with marriage it's whats wrong with people.
And I 100% Agree with OldCrow. People rush in FAR FAR to quick. Why would you marry someone you know lest then some of your acquaintances? Defiantly wait. Less then a year is yes to fast HOWEVER, it's SORT OF good to get married early if you plan on kids, and by early I mean in your 20's. If you meet the girl you love at 20 and marred at 25 the benefit to that is that your not 900 years old when your kid goes to collage.
The other problem with marriage is when people are married and they know the relationship is falling apart sometimes 1 partner refuses marriage consoling or they both just ignore that it's an option which pisses me off. You should always try to work things out. People rush in to marriage almost as fast as they rush into divorce.
And never marry someone you don't love or don't except to live the rest of your life with.