Why or Why not?
2006-07-14 10:20:07 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I think that they should.
I've heard that living with someone for at least a year turns out to be pretty much like marrying them, just not the piece of paper. You know their habits, good and bad, and you know if you will be able to handle them or not.
2006-07-14 10:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by batmantis1999 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, statistically, couples that live together before marriage are more than twice as likely to end up in divorce...however I totally think you should. I think you need to find out all the weird things about eachother and be able to make sure you are going to be able to work your way through some of relationships toughest battles (finances, etc) before committing to marriage...I was engaged and lived with a guy for a while and I am so glad because the relationship was great until we lived together and I realized what an irresponsible person he was.
2006-07-14 10:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt really matter one way or another.. With the divorce rate being so high, most couples dont stand a chance whether or not they live together before hand or not. Might be helpful in that they can avoid marriage altogether 6 months from now when they decide they cant stand to live together anymore.
2006-07-14 10:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it all depends on your beliefs and what you feel is right for you. No one should tell you whether you should or should not because everyone is different and different strokes for different folks.
I've done both. Living together first will NOT give you a better idea if this is the person you want to marry or not. And getting married before you live together will NOT guarantee you'll head for divorce if things don't work out when you move in together.
Marriage is about making a decision to commit yourself to one person and to live with that decision through everything that gets thrown your way. The worst will come out in you, the worst will come out in your partner, but you will make the decision that everything you go through together will be better because you've gone through it together, rather than alone......or not.
Living together first, or not, will not affect this decision whatsoever.
2006-07-14 10:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by happybirthday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I believe it is a good thing to live together. It helps you get to know the person. We are not all compatible, and you do not really let your guard down until you live with someone. I lived with several women before I met my wife. Those relationships failed for one reason or another, but better they failed before a ring and major commitment were involved. I have been married to my wife for 7 years now, and we are as happy today as the day we moved in together. Just for general knowledge we lived together for almost 2 years before we got married.
2006-07-14 10:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Catholic, but I think this is something couples should do. It doesn't mean they have to have sex, but living together gives two people a chance to grow closer and learn more about one another. My wife and I did, and it helped us learn some things, the two biggest being that I was ok (allergy wise) living around dogs, and that she had full disclosure on how badly I snored!
2006-07-16 07:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first and foremost I am a believer in Christ. i have only known him for one year and a half, however, I know that its not included in his plan for me. In addition, if both partners move in together, procrastination of marriage is going to occur. Why? Because you both got comfortable, enjoying all the benefits on marriage and you don't even have to make the commitment so of course its not OK.
2006-07-19 15:23:42 · answer #7 · answered by nillie T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a personal choice, not for me to say, of course you are gonna get a lot of pros and cons on this one. Just let me say that I have had 3 marriages, and each one I lived with for a while before we were married so it dod'n help me.
2006-07-14 11:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did before I was married and am doing it now with my bf. I don't see anything wrong with it...my main reason is if you don't live with them and see how they are 24/7 then how can you marry them w/o knowing that part of them...what if you end up hating the way he lives, you will then be stuck.
2006-07-14 10:24:43 · answer #9 · answered by Workinmamma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. so that they can understand each other before making an important decision of being together for whole life.
2006-07-14 15:43:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋