It is evolving—not disappearing. While fewer people may marry young and traditional roles have shifted, marriage continues to offer legal stability, emotional commitment, and social structure that casual relationships often lack. If marriage were truly irrelevant, why do people still seek it during major life moments like raising children, building wealth, or facing illness?
The real question isn’t whether marriage has lost its value, but whether society has misunderstood its purpose. Is marriage failing—or are expectations, economic pressures, and cultural norms changing around it? And in a world of endless choice and temporary connections, could marriage be more necessary than ever?