Marriage has been part of society since the dawn of time. The union of a man and a woman was celebrated by many. We are taught to be the “perfect” husband or wife or at least the skills necessary to be considered a “perfect” husband or wife. We are taught to love one another through the sick and the poor and through all the battles we face together. Over time, marriage has changed. Marriage, once a strong bond between a man and his wife, is now just a piece of paper that has no strength to hold them together. Divorces that were once frowned upon and weren't even an option at one time are happening all the time. The person you swore to love could leave at any time, but those are the worries that come with marriage. Like time, marriage has changed and we now have different expectations from marriage. Marriages can be arranged, loveless, or just so someone can get financial or federal assistance. The only thing about marriage that has been argued about for years is same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage, although approved in many countries, has been a struggle across America. While only a few states approve same-sex marriage, many still view it poorly. Many fail to see the true effect that same-sex marriage could have on American society. Same-sex marriage should be legalized because times are changing, marriage is a legal right and with same-sex marriage the economy and society itself improves. The mentality of America and Americans evolves with society. America is constantly changing and so we have learned to adapt to what society considers the “norm.” What Americans want and what they accept changes, so our laws change with it. Many states have created laws to legalize same-sex marriage and have found laws that... middle of paper ... instead, there should be no limitations on tying their relationship through marriage. Being able to say everywhere that it's your husband or wife even if you're a same-sex couple is something to be proud of, especially in this day and age. Works Cited Marcus, Eric. What if? : Answers to questions about what it means to be gay and lesbian. New York, NY: Simon Pulse, 2013. Print. Blank, Hanne. Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality. Boston: Beacon, 2012. Print."The Defense of Marriage Act." Freedom to marry. Freedom to Marry Inc, nd Web. March 10, 2014. “Gay Marriage.” ProConorg Titles. ProCon.org, February 26, 2014. Web. March 9, 2014.Brown, Barrett. “Adventures in mathematics and marriage: or why homosexual marriage does not diminish heterosexual marriage.” Skeptical [Altadena, California] 14.4 (2009): 13+. Academic OneFile. Internet. April 7. 2014.