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So I am wondering that.

Ok I really desire to be married which is odd for a guy but I desire it because I really don't want to be alone. Like right now I'm slowly becoming alone and it's making me depressed since my friends around me are getting married or getting relationships which means they aren't hanging out as much.

EDIT: I've been slowly feelin unloved as I get older and it's making me depressed, I really wish I could find someone who would love me. I've been trying to be happy being single but every time I go somewhere and see couples around, I just feel lonely and I'm sorry if I'm selfish. I'm sorry about my jealousy, it's been taking a toll on me if you have any answres then PM or something but I don't want this to become the discussion. I'm sorry if that's selfish or stupid it's my reasons, please respect that. I know you may or may not agree but let's not make discussion about that. If you have issues about it please keep it to yourself or argue with me of a PM.

People are telling me that I am stupid for wanting to be married and I don't understand why they want convince me otherwise that marriage is bad. I know it doesn't work for everyone and I understand it's a lot of work too. I still understand why there is such a strong opposition against it either. I'm talking overall marriage regardless of sexual orientation which I have no issue of homosexuals marrying as well. I just want to get that aside.

So still I am still wondering why people think I am stupid for wanting something even if it's a piece a paper with tax benefits. Like I said I'm tiring of being alone, because I know my friends aren't going to be there most likely in the future, so i want someone who will be plus some additional insignificant stuff that goes with it.

So tell me your opinions, I don't care if you oppose marriage or support it, I respect your opinion as long as you respect mine.

Marriage is strictly a legal union. Other than legal benefits, there's nothing in a marriage that isn't in a relationship between two loving adults.
From a more personal standpoint, though, I think people try a lot harder in their relationships before they're married. Before getting married, people usually hide their less attractive quirks and habits, but those quirks and habits tend to come out after getting married. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but a lot of relationships can't take that strain.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think marriage is pointless or bad or anything. I just don't understand why everyone is always in such a rush to get married. It's not some fantastic wonderland where all your trouble melt away like gumdrops in the mouth of a smelly five-year-old. It's a hell of a lot of work, but most people are too busy romanticizing it to realize that.

I don't need a new status to be dedicated to my lover. That's my thing.

I'm kind of confused. how has the media made a mockery on marriage? I'm just confused.