It is worth it IF you are at the right point in your life. I would not advocate it younger than 25. The tax break ain't shyt. The real difference between a (functioning) marriage and just shacking up and having kids together is that if done right, two people have a higher level of commitment and support for each other. Trust me, your mentality changes when you realize you can't just bounce when every day isn't happy but you know someone has your back for life. Marriage is also the main way to establish stable communities and pass wealth to the next generation. There are caveats to marriage though:
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@namastehomie is right, while love is essential, lovey dovey all the time and unrealistic romantic aspirations don't make a solid marriage. Real love is more than p*ssy or getting a hard on and requires true dedication which is sadly why many couples don't make it. You have to find someone who is both a good person, complement for you, and has their head on straight.
2. Marriage material isn't what society emphasizes: if you are looking to turn some IG thot into a housewife, don't do it. Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
3. Don't let friends, family, or society force you to get married or marry someone (somehow I doubt this is a problem on the Coli)
4. Sexual compatibility is a must -- but good p*ssy doesn't mean you should get married
Financial compatibility is a must - no one has to be balling but spending within your means and trusting each other with money is a big thing
Religious compatibility - not huge for the couple but you better know what to do with the kids
Compromise - marriage is about achieving greater things together but you must compromise and sometimes, one side or the other has to "lose". But one side shouldn't lose all the time.
But I know, I know WHAT is in it for YOU for marriage? Well if you are a dude never content with his girl, always trying to upgrade or have a side piece or generally selfish and unwilling to compromise, yeah marriage isn't worth it. If you are tired of the thots, clubs, dating bullshyt, and want to build a good life with someone who you love and trust, hopefully achieving financial security and some wealth to pass to your children and build a better Black community, marriage is it.