"'Til 2013 do us part? Mexico mulls 2-year marriage"

[Me.]

“(Reuters) - Mexico City lawmakers want to help newlyweds avoid the hassle of divorce by giving them an easy exit strategy: temporary marriage licenses.

Leftists in the city's assembly -- who have already riled conservatives by legalizing gay marriage -- proposed a reform to the civil code this week that would allow couples to decide on the length of their commitment, opting out of a lifetime.

The minimum marriage contract would be for two years and could be renewed if the couple stays happy. The contracts would include provisions on how children and property would be handled if the couple splits.

"The proposal is, when the two-year period is up, if the relationship is not stable or harmonious, the contract simply ends," said Leonel Luna, the Mexico City assemblyman who co-authored the bill.” Cont…

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/29/us-mexico-marriage-idUSTRE78S6TX20110929

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[dkf]

1. Weird. Is their divorce rate that high?

Guess so. Half in 2 years.

[Me.]

2. I Think It's Kind Of Fascinating

People who didn't have a clue are given an out clause instead of being miserable for a number of years. The thing I wonder and don't know, is, is divorce legal there, it being such a Catholic country?

[dkf]

3. Well it must be since half get divorced.

[TalkingDog]

4. Good. If you want to stay married, you have a goad to remind you

about your dedication to your vows.

I've been with the same guy for over 20 years and no matter how angry I get, I can honestly say I would crawl over burning glass to sign up for another 2 years every 2 years.