I think this seems to be my favourite topic ! I am reading this book by Bertrand Russell - Marriage and Morals, amazing insights.. he is a great thinker. His point is marriage was made as it is for many reasons and primarily linked with the economy, role of state. Cant agree more, I have read only 4 pages but just this thought is so appealing that I am writing about it.
Anyhow will talk about it later. Right now there is another thought which I was thinking about what could have led to making marriage an extravagant affair. Throughout the world marriage is created to be a lifetime event. It is a big marketing event, huge parties, celebrations, lot of money is spent however not so much in divorce. Marriage is uncertain, unpredictable what it may bring to you but divorce typically is expected to end your current misery and bring you closer to regaining your happiness. Divorce perhaps calls for larger celebration..
The question I have why is it such a big event? why is marriage sold like one big romantic, idealist best thing to happen in ALL societies? I really wonder.. Marriage is much smaller event than birth of a child. Birth by all means is a lot bigger achievement and brings in a lot of positive change... Why do we not celebrate that much more than marriage?
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