Originally Posted by DVPGSR

Well here is more common ground we agree on. Marriage should be forever and people should respect themselves, their partner, and their religion (if any) and not get divorced. Of course there is the extreme case where it is warranted but that should be rare. The fact 50% of marriages fail is a sad thing for this country.

But I would like to know what breaks being married has. Until the Republicans got rid of the marriage penalty you actually paid more taxes as a married couple than as a couple kiving together but not married. Outside of the tax credits for having a child my wife and I have no special privelages...and as far as I know that tax credit for kids is for anyone, married or not. if you know breaks I don't please share.