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marriage strike 

The term "marriage strike" refers to a movement by young men in Western countries to not get married, out of fear of financial ruin stemming from later divorce.
She keeps asking him about tying the knot, but he's joined the marriage strike.
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marriage 

the number one cause of divorce
marriage by Anonymous October 24, 2003

marriage chrono

Intentionally disparaging institutional slang term for when two incarcerated individuals who have fought or exchanged threats formally agree to get along and not hold animosity toward one another.
These two have willingly signed a marriage chrono, they can both stay here on the same yard with no worries and more importantly, no state liability.
marriage chrono by Dr Bunnygirl January 2, 2019

mehriban 

a kind girl, with a golden heart. everyone loves her because she so beautiful and smart. also she is so cute and she has a dimple :)
1. Oh she is Mehriban
2. Yes, yes she is kind

1. i love her
mehriban by anonymouslykindone August 3, 2021

marriage 

Betting someone half your shit you'll love them forever.
After pressuring me into marriage, Kendra now tells me that after 4 years she no longer loves me. So she gets to keep my house, my car, and my boat. I have to totally foot the bill to raise our children, and if I behave she'll let me see them every other weekend.
marriage by cannonball967 August 5, 2015

Boston marriage 

A Boston marriage is a polite term to describe two women living in a household and sharing expenses, whether in a Platonic or lesbian relationship.
Molly and Bridgit were in a Boston marriage and co-owned a brownstone.