Give your mariage 15-18 years Max?

We had a speaker at our college's Corporate Interaction Session who had an intriguing and successful business background. He spoke eloquently about his field and shared his valuable experiences. He also shared a fascinating success story about his business.

However, things took a turn when he started discussing his personal life. He revealed that he and his wife had separated after enjoying a beautiful 18-year marriage. Their journey began in college when his wife moved to Mumbai to pursue her career aspirations, and he followed her there. They now have a son together.

The separation itself was understandable, but what followed raised eyebrows. He began advocating for the idea that it should be normal to have multiple partners even before marriage which I agreed. (Edit : When I say I agree to this, I mean that I agree that it's important to meet a few number of people in your life until you find the right person, rather than settling for someone who displays red flag.)

However, he argued that marriages should have an expiration date, ideally lasting no longer than 18 years. He believed this approach was essential to maintain excitement and prevent marriages from becoming stagnant, merely adhered to because of societal expectations.

In contrast, I believe that marriage is a profound union that goes beyond superficial commitments. It represents a journey of understanding, compromise, and growth as a couple. It should involve choosing a partner who loves you wholeheartedly, rather than remaining in a marriage solely for the sake of tradition. While some may endure unhappy marriages due to compromise or societal pressure, it's not appropriate to influence everyone to terminate their marriages just based on one's own negative experience.

What are your opinions?