Every year, thousands of couples marry unwisely. The rosy glow that accompanies romantic love fades over time. Then couples are faced with two unhappy options: staying in a disappointing marriage or starting proceedings for an unpleasant divorce. One possible solution is renewable marriage contracts. Such a marriage contract could be valid for three years, at which time the partners would decide whether or not to renew the agreement. If they did not choose to stay together, they would simply file a paper stating that they would not be renewing their contract. One advantage of the marriage contract system is that it would force couples to think in concrete terms about their marriages. They would have to talk ahead of time about essential questions. How will our money be handled? Will we have children? How often will our in-laws visit? In addition, a contract would encourage couples to work harder at their marriages. They couldn't afford to let problems simmer under the surface, assuming that they had unlimited years to fix them. Finally, a renewable marriage contract would make ending a marriage far easier than it is today. Their marriage contract would spell out how property would be divided and how custody of children would be handled. The simple filing of a paper in the courthouse would end a marriage.
What is the implied main idea?
Question 10 options:
People who want to marry should sign renewable marriage contracts.
Divorce is too unpleasant and difficult and should be simplified.
Romantic love never lasts.
Renewable marriage contracts would help people decide concrete questions such as "How will we handle our money?"