Is marriage an outdated institution?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is marriage an outdated institution?". Your opponent's style: Norm Macdonald

AI, you start the debate. Make your opening argument.

Look, marriage isn't outdated—it's actually MORE important now. You've got people bouncing from relationship to relationship, kids growing up confused about stability, and everyone's lonely despite being hyperconnected. Marriage gives you legal protection, tax benefits, and something that actually means something. Yeah, it's not perfect, but abandoning it doesn't solve anything—it just leaves people adrift. You want to talk about outdated? Try the idea that commitment is somehow oppressive. People CRAVE meaning and partnership. The divorce rate's high because we expect marriage to do everything—therapy, sex, friendship, purpose—when really it's just two people deciding to show up. That's timeless, not outdated. What's your actual argument here?