If we look at the timeline of marriage as a sacrament or a legal binding agreement, it has been around for centuries.
The acceptance of divorce especially in the western world has really only taken off in the last 20-40 yrs. Basically it's still in its infancy compared to the legacy that marriage has on society.
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