You know we’re all about holding off on marriage until you’re 100% ready. Enjoying the single life, remaining independent, and exploring your sexuality is the name of the game – and if someday you meet “The One”, then hey! Congrats.

However, marriage still may not be for everyone. In a new video from The School of Life YouTube channel, philosopher Alain de Botton gives a few alternatives to the institution of marriage – from polyamory to a “sunset-clause”… interesting.