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Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend
Industries that profit off of marriage supplies such as clothes, accessories, diamonds, ETC.
Cost does matter to me a great deal, because unlike most people in the first world, I actually know what it's like to be homeless and hungry. Because of my experiences in life, I place a higher value in wealth, security, and my own self interest than my relationships or other people in general. I refuse to go without ever again.
So while other people continue to spend $25000+ on marriage ceramonies and bury themselves in credit card debt and strain themselves with car payments and mortgages and work their butts off over 40 hours per week until they retire at 60-70 , I will be focusing on improving myself and saving or reinvesting my money wisely so that I can live an enriching and enjoyable life. Relationships are secondary to me.
/rant off
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Not everyone spends enormous amount of money on the wedding at all. We spent nothing. Well I think $50 for marriage license. It's entirely one's choice. I do have a ring but it's not excessive in price plus we work and can afford it. I wasn't forced to marry or spend anything at all. I don't know why you think people are forced to do anything. Some families might force their loved ones but western society isn't forcing anything.