Is marriage really worth it?

Majority of us fantasize about getting married, sharing a life with someone, and not being alone for the rest of our lives. Studies are contemplating whether being married or with someone is better for an individual then being alone, financially. You would think two people living together would be cheaper then one. Even though it is quite obvious that married people have different expenses then single people do: transportation is higher but housing is cheaper. While you are with someone you have extra expenses then a single person does anniversaries, birthdays, Valentines day, petty gifts, and the list goes on. Even though housing is cheaper but what if your partner has a more elegant taste then you do, then you will be getting "the double-deluxe gold inlaid curtains" or the "$1000 dresser thing". The price of having a child sky rockets for couples. As you can see the price of being married is much higher then expected. What if the marriage doesn't last, the emotional distress a person goes through and not to mention the price for a divorce. Studies have indicated that wealth levels go down 77 percent when getting a divorce and by the end you are single again. You spend all that time and money on someone who might not even stay with you till the end. This is where you ask yourself, is getting married really worth it?

In the end I think allot of people would take the chance and get married because nobody wants to be alone. It's the love and trust that you have with someone that makes it all worth while and knowing they will always be there for you (even though they may not).