The Alimony Paradox of the Modern, Independent Marriage If marriage was once a social institution anchored in interdependence, today it increasingly resembles a litigation-triggering contract, especially in the eyes of many men. And here lies the uncomfortable sequel to the earlier argument: the misuse of marriage and alimony is no longer confined to economically dependent spouses. It now extends, in visible and troubling ways, to highly educated, professionally accomplished, and financially capable women who are fully able to earn but still invoke alimony as an entitlement rather than a safety net. https://www.boloji.com/articles/55251/the-alimony-paradox-of-the-modern-independent-marriage