# Is marriage necessary?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marriage-necessary/198889>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [September 1, 2003, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marriage-necessary/198889 "2003-09-01T01:06:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 7, 2003, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marriage-necessary/198889/21 "2003-09-07T23:32:22Z")

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Necessary for society? For our culture? Or for individuals?

Not sure I’d say “yes,” but [it has its advantages.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=191966&highlight=marriage)

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