3 Types of Modern Marriage to Consider

Many couples marry with the goal of being together forever — until death does them part. However, some couples are taking a more modern look at marriage and adjusting it to fit their needs.

Because single people are often looked at negatively in certain areas and cultures, they often get married because of the pressure to do so, not necessarily because they are in love. While modern society in the United States does value independence, some people are still getting married for other reasons.

Marriages are evolving. They’re no longer based on the goal of everlasting love. More and more people are deciding to marry on their own terms and enter into marriages that fulfill their needs even if they’re not traditional in nature. Here’s a look at three unconventional marriage options.

Convenience Marriages

In the past, marriages were built on passion and the desire to procreate. Couples who married were expected to have children. That is no longer the case.

Specifically, Japan has decided to change these rules, with many engaging in “friendship marriage.” This type of marriage involves living with someone that shares your interests, but you’re not attracted to them. Couples may choose to live together or separately.

But even in the United States, this type of marriage is not uncommon. It is estimated that as many as 15% of couples in the United States are in sexless marriages. There is nothing wrong with a platonic marriage.

Living Apart Together

Individualism is common in Western culture. There is no more community, and for many, a living apart together marriage makes sense.

It offers the benefits of marriage but the couple does not live together. It may seem odd. You may wonder: Why bother getting married at all? However, proponents of living apart together say that these marriages tend to last because they are built on genuine, wholehearted commitment.

Renewable Marriage Contracts

Are you interested in getting married but scared of the whole “forever” deal? Then maybe a trial period would be a good idea. Mexico once proposed the idea of allowing couples to try marriage for a few years. Instead of getting divorced, the couple could just wait for the license to expire if things didn’t work out. All duties and legal responsibilities would be outlined in a contract to avoid conflict later on.

While this was never a law, a renewable contract could make marriage a good idea for someone who wants to try it but has struggles looking too far into the future.

Seek Legal Help

People sometimes marry for different reasons, and that’s OK. You don’t necessarily need to marry for love, as long as your spouse is understanding and on board.

Whether or not you marry for love and commitment, relationships do ebb and flow and you may end up unhappy and unfulfilled at some point. Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer Edward J. Jennings, P.A. is here to provide you with effective representation to help handle your divorce and all related issues. Fill out the online form or call 954-764-4330 to schedule a consultation.

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