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Edition 108 · connection · Barry Egan

Marriage: The ultimate social contract endures

Love is dead, long live the institution. Enduring commitment remains a societal bedrock, despite romantic fictions.

Marriage: The ultimate social contract endures
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Fifty years married and still standing. Logan's longevity isn't about romantic bliss, but stoic commitment to a social contract. Modern society disdains such enduring ties, chasing fleeting dopamine hits over hard-won stability. We've traded depth for breadth, sacrificing true connection at the altar of transient satisfaction. When did loyalty become a flaw, not a virtue? The erosion of lifelong bonds leaves us adrift, fundamentally alone. What will fill the void left by commitment's decay?

The strongest counter

Marriage, for many, is an outdated relic. Personal growth and individual happiness often demand fluidity, not rigid adherence to a single partnership. Evolving relationships reflect modern needs.

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  • ·Enduring commitment
  • ·Societal bedrock
  • ·Romantic fictions
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