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Does this evidence really show that expensive weddings decrease divorces, or could it be that expensive weddings signal marriages that are less likely to end in

by Crito 13y ago

Does this evidence really show that expensive weddings decrease divorces, or could it be that expensive weddings signal marriages that are less likely to end in divorce? Consider: Parent of the Bride or Groom: "I really like [whoever] and think they are great for you; let me pay for your fancy wedding." Parent of the Bride or Groom: "I really think that [whoever] is sketchy and is wrong for you; this marriage will not last, pay for it yourself." Or potentially even: "We are two young successful people in love, lets get married." "We are two young impoverished people in love. Let's get married, but since money is a source of constant stress and anxiety for us, let's keep it cheap." Either way you slice it, divorce rates are high so if a divorce is an idea that concerns you, you should probably not get married.

Retric 13y ago
Note I said big not expensive weddings as large weddings need not be expensive. It could simply be that having a large extended family and or lot's of friends close by is the important factor. As to not getting married, married men live significantly longer. Again that may speak more to the type of people who get married than the actual value of marriage. However, anecdotally having someone else push you to go to the doctor and follow there advice probably has significant value. Still there is a lot of evidence that not getting divorced has significant value now many people think that relates to who your spouse is but the number of strong / successful arranged marriages suggests having the right mindset is vary important.
- Crito 13y ago
  Either big or expensive, I don't think the direction of causation there is clear without more information. The number of attending family members could easily signal the number of family members who support the wedding or think that the marriage will last. (The size of a wedding is also closely related to expense. Large venues are more expensive, and catering/booze is more expensive when you have more people.)

by Crito 13y ago

Retric 13y ago

Note I said big not expensive weddings as large weddings need not be expensive. It could simply be that having a large extended family and or lot's of friends close by is the important factor. As to not getting married, married men live significantly longer. Again that may speak more to the type of people who get married than the actual value of marriage. However, anecdotally having someone else push you to go to the doctor and follow there advice probably has significant value. Still there is a lot of evidence that not getting divorced has significant value now many people think that relates to who your spouse is but the number of strong / successful arranged marriages suggests having the right mindset is vary important.

Crito 13y ago
Either big or expensive, I don't think the direction of causation there is clear without more information. The number of attending family members could easily signal the number of family members who support the wedding or think that the marriage will last. (The size of a wedding is also closely related to expense. Large venues are more expensive, and catering/booze is more expensive when you have more people.)