Does marriage pass a risk/reward analysis, in your opinion?

[ItsAMeA]

Please state why you think/feel the way you do. Thank you.

Yes. The reward (s) of marriage outweigh the risks; it's worth the risk (s)

No. The risk (s) outweigh the reward (s); it's not worth the risk (s)

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Bump.

[OlderAndWiser]

I think what you are asking about is sometimes called a cost/benefit analysis. What is the cost of this activity and does the expected benefit justify the cost expended.

That answer will vary with each individual. I want to have a lifetime partner and I hate being alone, so I will place a high value on the anticipated benefit. The cost is the surrender of some individual freedom and autonomy, the need to compromise for the benefit of the relationship, and the risk of financial loss in the event of a divorce (but this risk can be eliminated or greatly reduced with a prenuptial agreement.) For me, that individual autonomy is not much of a price to pay, and as someone with experience serving as a leader of several different organizations, compromise is a way of life for me.

So, for me, the benefit clearly outweighs the cost. But the next guy or girl will place a different value on those same factors and may come to a different conclusion. As much as I believe in the value of the institution of marriage, I will readily admit that it is not a good choice for every individual.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO.

[ItsAMeA]

No problem man.

[coachTanthony]

The old saying goes... if you were to go skydiving and 50% of the shoots didn't work would you go skydiving?

[coachTanthony]

Hey man thanks for the MHO!

[ItsAMeA]

No problem!

[PondyPand]

If I have to even think about it as a risk ratio to reward ratio deal, then it shows I shouldn't marry that person.
Marriage is a commitment, commitments come with risks. And marriage shouldn't be about weighing up pros and cons.

[normalice]

I guess I don't understand what the risk is. Or the reward. Basically, if you are friends with someone you also like to bang, marry them and get a tax break.

[justawhiteman]

well the biggest risk is the marriage will fail... and thats 50% of marriages so you better make sure you will be good together before going through with it..

[YHL6965]

No, I don't see what's to gain in marriage, I only see things to lose.

[1828avaava1828]

dont fail, no problem