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Is Marriage a Scam?

Why do people call marriage a scam?

By Nelis ThuoPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

People have or possess different views when it comes to the institution of marriage.

On one hand, some folks believe that there has never been a bigger con than marriage. It is a worldwide hoax that's been orchestrated on purpose.

Take, for example, the lavish public displays of wealth that some famous couples engage in by buying each other extravagant homes, automobiles, and vacations, or the prevalence of smiling couples on the covers of magazines. Coincidence?

Not in a million years! It's comforting to have someone to share your misery with. These spouse abuse victims are on a crusade to get others into their "sect of the afflicted," presumably in the hopes that their numbers would provide some solace. Do not fall for this hoax, people.

The couples featured on the covers of glossy publications would not be hiding from the public eye if marriage were as wonderful as it is made up to be.

Heaven on Earth sounds good, so you sign up, as is the case with every con. This lady is marketed as the ideal housewife, while her husband is shown as the consummate provider.

It's true that sheep need to be fattened up before being slaughtered. If you find yourself trapped with that sparkling ring on your finger, everything will alter. Fighting and the constant distraction of trying to keep your spouse from seeing other women will replace your love and attention. A missionary's hump is one second long and uninteresting compared to the hours of romance and preparation that used to go into it. The wife, however, puts forth hardly any effort at all.

Some young people have begun to lose faith in marriage as a social institution. Some people claim that marriage is a hoax because they have seen problems in other couples or even in their own young marriages.

When couples take the time to court well, their relationships are more likely to last. It's true that you may learn a lot about your future spouse during the courting phase, but no courtship can expose every single aspect of that person. Some individuals are skilled liars and will conceal some qualities from you, particularly if they are entering the marriage with a fixed agenda rather than an open mind. Such partners are cons. Some characteristics of spouses, however, will become more obvious as time goes on. The trait-bearing partner could not even be aware of their own characteristics. Take these two as an illustration.

It's been stated that when you put someone in a position of authority, you see their real colors. Since the restoration to civilian governance 20 years ago, we have seen several instances of it. That's how things are back at base, too. When a guy becomes disabled, the power dynamic in the home transforms, and the wife emerges as a new person. Currency is the second. Some people's real colors only emerge when they're flush with cash.

A person's true character emerges when they get financial security, revealing an underlying brattiness. If the husband is to blame, it seems that all of a sudden his long-suffering wife is not attractive or well-educated enough. Some wives start to question their sanity after tying the knot. They question whether they were under some kind of enchantment. Are weddings of this kind fraud? No, things went downhill, and each partner showed their shadowy side.

So, here's my opinion on the situation. Marriage is not a sham. It's good because God made it, and God only makes wonderful things. However, the institution of marriage has been corrupted by humanity just like so many others of God's creations. Accordingly, some wedlocks are nothing but elaborate cons.

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Nelis Thuo

Welcome to my world of words! I am a lover of all things literature and storytelling. Join me on my journey as I explore the depths of the human experience and uncover the beauty in the everyday.

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  • Munene Thuo3 years ago

    I think the dynamics of marriage have significantly changed compared to the 20th century. This is largely influenced by the revolution of the transport and finance industry. Women and men do not necessarily need each other to co-exist. As a matter of fact it is quite cheaper to live alone that live with a family. Therefore, the institution of marriage as relevant as it still is, the parameters surrounding this institution are not the same as they were a few decades ago.

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