2006-06-23 06:18:54 · 12 answers · asked by suzy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
A lot of people are against common law marriages these days due to the increase in gay unions. Some people are even opposing Common Law in their communities for straight people as well, most likely bc they are afraid if they allow Common Law - it will also allow gay marriages.
People are idiots.
2006-06-23 06:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by e_r_c_15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not so much the marriage certificate, as it is the show of commitment one to anther. Choosing to marry a person is the ultimate act of commitment. This is a vow to love, honor, cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and for better or for worse. It is a solem vow to bond with each other and put all others aside. It is the commitment this demonstrates not the paper it is written on. Comman law is just something two people allowed to happen by living together for a certain number of years. It does not demonstrate a real show of commitment, just an "acceptance" of the other at one level or another. The actual act of marriage is a formal act, a witnessed act, of committing ones life to another. Of bonding two into a union of one. A marriage is an entity all its own. It has its own life and needs to be nurtured and care for. When one member has a problem the marriage has a problem therefor it is a problem for both not just one. Common law is just a slow sliding into a situation, not a formal intentional act of commitment. That is the difference.
2006-06-23 13:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Serenity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am common law. but here, the law is if you are living together for more than 6 months portrayed as a married couple you are married.
I enjoy it, but still I feel like I am missing out on something. I think because it is not etched in stone. Plus not every state recognizes common law. I would rather have a wedding. (well I am in two years.) to join our two families and make it official.
2006-06-23 13:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by sweetsugakb24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that marriage is the best way to go because it is legal and on paper and is written and sighned by both people in the relationship. It is a committment and a bond and a vow made before God to love honor and cherish each other forsaking all others till death do you part in sickness and in health. Common law is not a commitment with no vows made before God and people can wimp out and leave any time they want and it is very sad! It is actually living in sin and not doing things God's way!
2006-06-23 16:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by Fast Steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt think that common law marriages were recognized by the states anymore.
personally, i am in a long term relationship and we have no intentions of getting married. if it aint broke, dont fix it.
the way things are, if you stay with a person for a long period of time, you are doing better than most that marry and get divorced every other year
2006-06-30 08:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by lodeemae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with marriage. It is just a piece of paper. I like the idea of common law better.
2006-06-23 13:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by scorpio11120 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really truly think you meant to say married versus common sense.
2006-06-23 14:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Andy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without children, I see no reason for marriage...the open door policy seems to keep love in much better shape than the closed door policy. With children, there is no question..Marriage for the protection of the children's future..period.
2006-06-23 13:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you truly love someone why do you need a bit of paper to prove it i've seen so many happy couples crumble as soon as they get married
2006-06-23 13:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by corinna G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage No doubt no one is going to take my things without giving up- themselves
2006-06-23 13:22:12 · answer #10 · answered by musiclover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋