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Just wait for the pendulum swing. Modernity has a real under appreciation for the value of the institutions that naturally arose within almost all human societ
by thrav 6y ago
Just wait for the pendulum swing. Modernity has a real under appreciation for the value of the institutions that naturally arose within almost all human societies.
Sometimes the time for a thing has passed. Sometimes the genius of a thing is only appreciated in its absence.
Maybe modern marriage is mostly useless because people are quick to head for the exit, instead of feeling a sense of loyalty and responsibility to their partner. Without that, I agree, it’s not much of a partnership.
- tenuousemphasis 6y agoOr maybe the modern divorce rate is so high because it's socially acceptable now, and previously people remained in miserable or abusive marriages.