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Illustration. Photo by Getty Images

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It's Tuesday night and I'm sipping an espresso martini while on a date with my boyfriend, taking in the gorgeous sunset at Sydney Harbour.

Life in that exact moment is pretty dandy and I can't help but smile. Then my phone buzzes with a new notification and the message chills me to my core.

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Do you think it's important to get married in this day and age?

Yes, it's important in order to create a family unit and for companionship

Not at all. Being single is far more liberating

There is no general answer to this, it's each to their own

Yes, society still frowns on unmarried people, especially women

It depends on whether you are able to find a compatible partner

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Yes, it's important in order to create a family unit and for companionship

22% - 652 votes

Not at all. Being single is far more liberating

9% - 272 votes

There is no general answer to this, it's each to their own

50% - 1496 votes

Yes, society still frowns on unmarried people, especially women

1% - 40 votes

It depends on whether you are able to find a compatible partner

18% - 540 votes

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