Why does no one seem to put a premium on commitment anymore?

Wait until your spouse does some of the horrific things I read on here and see if you are all-forgiving...

It's all part of the immediate gratification society. “I'm not happy F.U. I'm outta here.” As far as work- -get real, no one does that anymore, “I don't have to work, society will take care of me, all of those dumb bastards who work day in and day out to pay their taxes, so I can take my cut

Marriage is rarely easy or trouble-free, but the idea that when people marry they should consider themselves bound together for life, is antiquated (and came about during a time when the average lifespan was MUCH shorter).

Yes, people should make wise choices in whom they marry. Yes, people should take marriage seriously and not treat relationships as if they are disposable, but when things are not working and there is little to no chance of improvement, there should be no shame in ending it and moving on.

People should stay together as long as it's good and right for both, and realistically, not many people are going to be very compatible across decades of time and life events. Some will, most will not.

Because some have tried and some have tried so much they can't try anymore. Why be with someone who gives nothing back, just takes? You can fall out of love too you know and some people stay togther for the kids or because they are just used to things being the same. WHy put up with all that when there is a whole new exciting world out there for you.

"Why does no one seem to put a premium on commitment anymore? "

-- Why should we when being single has more financial benefits.

"I read all over the marriage and divorce section here on yahoo, and all I see is, "well if things are hard, just leave him/her!""

-- Well, I don't know.

What the common answering pattern on marriage and divorce section is:

If a man cheats on wife...........divorce that pig.

If a wife cheats on husband....try counseling.

Or if you answer something like divorce HIM.....thumbs up to that answer.

If you say divorce HER...............thumbs down to that answer.

If you didn't get my point, more leniency to women and harsher against men on this section.

"Seriously.. what happened?"

-- Its not worth it anymore.

"Who convinced people that marriage is supposed to be easy and trouble free?"

-- Nobody.

Relationships are difficult, chaotic and taxing, sometimes they are worthwhile.