Do you think marriage is still relevant in this day and age?

Do you think marriage is still relevant in this day and age?

In this day and age, we've had to adapt to quite a few fast-paced changes, so why not adapt to rethinking marriage and its relevance?

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Mags' son asked her if he should get married one day, and her response was that he probably shouldn't aspire to it.

Read: Contractual marriage: A new option for millennials?

A crucial aspect one cannot ignore is the way in which the Internet influences our everyday lives. We can now connect with people in the click of a button, and we are now able to meet so many more people than those who grew up 30 years ago. With that in mind, does it make sense to get married if we have the chance to meet other people down the road?

Read: Marriage and children: Is that really what women should strive for?

Do you think marriage is becoming less and less significant for future generations? What about a set up where a couple is just living together without actually having the formality or legality of a marriage certificate, as there is then technically no red tape or admin when or if you break-up. What is the way forward?

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