is marraige essential for everyone?????????

I think it is essential to those who want it, for others (who've had bad experiences e.g. from broken homes, divorcees, epople who've been used by their fiancee's/girlfriends it's really up to them) i am married and i fully agree that it is an essential part of a happy life but, each to their own.

I don't really believe in marriage at all, I feel a signed contract suits today situaltions better, a contract stipulating what each person bring into the partnership.