I get the impression that Steven believes in the institution of marriage and thinks people sometimes give up too easily. I don't know that for certain but that's my impression. He's not alone there. He is divorced I think, going from his ex wife thread in prayer section.
Divorce isn't something of which I have personal experience but know plenty who have. They seem to have managed it without too much difficulty. A couple weren't in any great hurry because they had no intention of remarrying, others wanted everything tidied up as quickly as possible. Most had given marriage a good go, one or two (school friends) married very young on short acquaintance and parted within two years, remarried a few years later, had children and were happy.
I understand the court fees for divorce are quite expensive.
Nowadays, when there is less societal pressure to get married, a couple must surely believe there is value in marriage to do it.
No regrets at all about being married but often wonder if I would bother with the formalities if I was in my twenties now. I honestly don't know (think husband would still want to).
Just musing.
