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/^t/In spite of a growing number of cohabiting couples, marriage still performs useful social functions. The opponents of this ancient institution focus on its negative aspects but these are far outweighed by its many advantages. Marriage, a difficult test of responsibility, ensures security to a relationship, legally protects the rights of spouses as well as their children and guarantees a proper development of future generations, the qualities cohabitation lacks. The latter is simply a popular trend some opt for, while marriage has existed and will exist as the indispensable part of the society.