If the government had it where you could not get divorced, would you still get married?

[Simslover92]

Yes I would

No I would not!

[DishLady]

You know, when I was really young I had this debate with a close friend who was 1 of 12 with parents who refused to divorce for religious purposes but they lived in opposite ends of the house and could not stand one another. (Imagine? SMH. I think just the process of creating their own basketball team finally got them, haha.)


Seriously, though, as I told my friend all those years ago, if you're going into a marriage with the idea that there's a parachute and escape hatch for you to use… then don't get married. That's not what marriage is.


Having said that, I fell crazy-maddly-deeply in love with a guy when I was very young (or so I thought) and that ended up in a miserably appocalyptic divorce, so I can tell you first-hand that even when divorce IS legal it's a massive ****show and leaves battle scars that require a lot of time and healing. While some brave souls choose to try again, many feel so drained by their first experience that they just never dare to trust the relationship-building process (or themselves) ever again. (Sad.) If divorce became illegal it would be even worse.

[Jennz6]

I never been married before but I want to be married. Guys don’t think about me that way

[Simslover92]

Why not? You're a catch.

[Jennz6]

I’m a prostitute and everyone knows it

[Simslover92]

They shouldn't judge you for that though.

[Jennz6]

Thank you for the MHO @Simslover92 💕💯

[Simslover92]

You're welcome!

[monorprise]

Seeing as this was the case for nearly all of history until very recently and is integral to the propose of the institution of marriage as a security. You should never 'marry' anyone who says no, as they are clearly not interested in said union.

[gorydetails]

There would be a lot of tragic accidental spousal deaths.

[Simslover92]

Wow didn't think about that but you're right there would be!

[monorprise]

@gorydetails
Funny how that was not the case for nearly all of history until the last century years when such was the case.

[HighValue]

If divorce was illegal, it would be better for good men because women couldn't divorce them and steal from them. So thieves wouldn't be inclined to marry for financial gain like they are now.

However, it could be bad for both good women and good men because if they had a disloyal partner, or a partner that just put on a show to seem appealing at the beginning, but became very lazy and didn't contribute anymore after marriage, they couldn't divorce them.

[msc545]

I won't get married again even though I could get divorced. If I could not that would be even worse. Marraige is a losing proposition for men.

[Simslover92]

I see. Indeed unfortunately it is.

[c4rtm4nroolz]

If im positive I am deeply in love with him I’m not going to hesitate to get married & “risk” not getting divorced when it’s not on my mind.

[mandyfire98]

Risk being trapped in what could end up a toxic or loveless marriage? Nah I'm good lol.

[NathanDavis]

if I went into marriage thinking of divorce... I would just not marry at all

[Redstang88]

Well divorce is the main issue most men have with getting married, so betting answer vary between the sexes

[jamesgoldman]

If the government banned divorce I'd give them less in taxes, guess they'll be paying me then

[bobby_bush_eater]

Yes. You shouldn't be getting married if you are they ready to choose divorce

[Twalli]

I don't get married with the idea of a divorce as a possibility. If we do get divorced, that'd be after we've exhausted ALL OTHER options.

[CriticalCatDad123]

Enslavement begins with “I Do”


Put that on a bumper sticker.


Oh wait, they did

[dolemite58]

Marriage is punishment for shoplifting in some countries

[Kelly6]

@Simslover92 i would still get married

[Anonymous]

Not sure how I feel about that.

[Agape93]

Nope.