What can man get in marriage, that he does not get in cohabitation, that justifies the risk of going through?

a ruinous divorce ?What can man get in marriage, that he does not get in cohabitation, that justifies the risk of going through?
I asked my husband - I didn't want to speak for him - and he said commitment, economic benefits, social benefits (seen as a married man, as opposed to a guy who shacks up with a girl and pops out babies), reassurance that I won't leave him if things get rough (sure, divorce. We don't believe in it unless there are specific circumstances), its easier to travel together (we teach abroad, being married makes it easier for us to get placements together), and he just likes being part of a confirmed family unit.What can man get in marriage, that he does not get in cohabitation, that justifies the risk of going through?
He'll get about 3-6 months of no nagging and b1tch1ng as a reward for his sacrifice. After that well...
And what does a child get when he or she is raised by two individuals who do not TRUST one another enough to sign a piece of paper that is legally binding?





People who have trust issues need to stop blaming their mistakes on society at large, and start owning up to their own shortcomings! You act like marriage puts a hex on something that cohabitation doesnt.
Should be confidence in a lover that you with that you can share anything with. but with divorse rates i can understand why men are fearful of getting married.


rather sad. but i'm glad i got a good man who isn't scared.


good day!
All I can think of is the happiness of his parents to see their son get married rather than raise children out of wedlock. That's really the only thing I can think of, frankly. Having said that, I don't think that it's a wise idea for a man to get married in the era of modern Feminism.
A marriage certificate.





And more nagging.
a shiny shiny ring.


men LIKE shiny things don't they?
God's approval.
Men who are capable of HUMAN feeling (something you clearly are incapable of grasping) often fall in love, and want to create a family by making a permanent, legal commitment to the person they love.





It's not always about ';what can I GET from this'; among humans.





Nor does anyone have to JUSTIFY their decisions about their own lives.
Nothing. The only difference between shaking-up and marriage is that in marriage you sign a piece of paper that basically sells your money and your soul to the sexist institution.