I don't disagree with the first part of what you are saying. The problem is that marriage is a multi-faceted agreement - a personal one, a legal one and even a

I don't disagree with the first part of what you are saying. The problem is that marriage is a multi-faceted agreement - a personal one, a legal one and even a spiritual one if you are so inclined. Your point is valid at the personal level but that doesn't negate the fact there is a legal binding contractual agreement occurring here too. Most contracts have exit clauses and there is no reason why marriage shouldn't - especially if you are entrepreneurial and the stakes can be high upon the termination of that agreement. I do wonder, though, what you mean by "If you don't trust someone enough, don't get married. Period. End of story.", specially trust? Trust them to do what - not divorce you or not to fleece you in the event of a divorce? If it is the former, nothing is certain and marriages can fail completely through the consequences of the other half. If the latter, well why would you hold a contract that says the other party has termination rights of x, y and z but trust them not to exercise those rights?.