David’s Bridal, one of the largest wedding gown retailers in the USA, announced the axing of 9,000 jobs. This announcement comes as the company told CNN that it is “evaluating strategic options” in light of the news.
Society’s Glue
Marriage used to be the staple that held society together. For centuries, the tradition of tying the knot in a church service was followed by a reception in which the bride and groom led their guests in the first dance after someone embarrassed themselves or the groom in a speech.
But with men and women further apart than ever, the idea of committing to one person is becoming too much for some people. Other catalysts include laws unfavorable to men, gender division, communication breakdown, and financial woes.
This news post is attracting comments on holy matrimony. What do people think of marriage these days?
Sad But True
We begin with a sad-but-true statement from someone who can see what is unfolding around them. Cupid’s arrow is looking blunter by the day.
Folks ain’t getting married now.
Love is just way too complicated these days!! 🤔🙆
— sam nyeve (@samnyeve) April 16, 2023
Life Is Hard
But why? Is life just becoming too hard to worry about marriage? Who can even afford to get married these days?
Why? Is it because people don’t believe in love anymore? Or is the employment situation getting tougher?
— Angel (@AngelZhang1988) April 17, 2023
Follow The Money
This commenter thinks we should just follow those Benjamins. Are men just wising up to marriage’s fiscal dangers?
I hope this means there are fewer men willing to sign away 50% of everything they have
— unholy ⸸ s1gma (@unholys1gma) April 18, 2023
Loosely Speaking
The sarcasm is somewhat heavy in this statement. Is marriage just a huge scam? Why would you spend the earth on an agreement that becomes looser by the day?
You mean no one wants to shell out $12K for a wedding dress anymore? Color me shocked 😱😏
— 🎶Noise Electric🎶 (@NoiseElectric) April 17, 2023
Uncle Joe’s World
Even old Joe B is catching strays on this one. To be fair, the past two years have been a fiscal nightmare. An expensive wedding dress is the last thing on young earners’ minds.
Biden’s economy.
— Zach Williams (@ZachCWilliams1) April 16, 2023
Divorce Laws Are Hell
This. Right here. Our latest commenter gives simple instructions for fixing the legal system that now plagues matrimony.
Change divorce laws, make if less risky and marriage rates will increase. Why would one marry knowing he/she could lose their assets & may have to pay alimony and other financial costs to their ex?
— Mike Alexander Newell (@MikeNew38011393) April 20, 2023
Bad Investing
With so many men losing their shirts with divorce (house, car, and kids), is there any surprise marriage is on the wane? This guy sums it up. Why invest in something that can disappear overnight?
Marriage is a trap for men. Worst investment strategy ever.
— John C. Ash (@JohnC_Ash) April 16, 2023
A Financial Toaster Bath
A fellow bro concurs. The biggest indictment is that the “having kids is a financial ‘toaster bath” part is so true now. Too many kids are born into the wrong homes where finances are unstable.
Not a big surprise. Tons of things factor into this: Everyone’s broke, men don’t want to have their entire lives ruined when their wife leaves with everything, having kids is financial “toaster bath”, and the internet has killed our ability to communicate IRL…love is dead. pic.twitter.com/c9begll3ka
— Yuni//Inari (Pre-Debut VTuber/Musician) She/Him (@YuniInari) April 17, 2023
Heads in Sand
The final poster just comes out firing. Ostriches are everywhere, according to this commenter.
It’s called a Recession folks! You know the one that you all and @POTUS said we wouldn’t have! All you geniuses have your heads buried in the sand, maybe look up every now and then!
— 🇺🇸 (@debivino1961) April 16, 2023
This article was produced and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks.
