Thus post seems to be arguing against programs that would push people into marriages they'd otherwise avoid via financial or other incentives. I read the "marr

Thus post seems to be arguing against programs that would push people into marriages they'd otherwise avoid via financial or other incentives. I read the "marriage promotion" agenda more charitably: Marriage is hard. Financial pressures make it harder. Reduce those pressures and more marriages are likely to be successful. And while I can't cite research here, the author himself acknowledges that a successful marriage is a desirable state for many people. He emphasizes the additional risks involved — What if your inlaws get sick? — but the addition of an earner/caretaker/constant companion also provides a hedge against a variety of existing economic, health and social risks.