Why Marriage?

After viewing US Weely's article "Why Marriage?", I do not agree, at all, with its presented points. The article says that couples are now thinking twice about marriage. It also says that we should no longer get married, because it has too many consequences. It says that marriage only ends in divorces, unhappy couples, angry and broke husbands, and major child custody issues. “Many argue that marriage is an outdated institution. Others say it's changing, moving as society moves and evolving as lifestyles and philosophies evolve”. I disagree; I believe that marriage only causes happiness and endless love, along with happy children and devoted lovers. As long as we are 100% sure that we love our significant other, and stay committed, the marriage that comes with it should be 100% positive. Marriage also teaches the importance of commitment before sex. It teaches pain avoidance. Altogether, marriage is a very wonderful thing and has made thousands of couples better off.