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I remember when living together was considered so wrong by society. It became popular as the excuses of "well you try on shoes to see if they fit before you buy them don't you?" etc., abounded. One would think that the divorce rate would go down since so many are getting that trial run before the real deal. It didn't work out that way did it? Personally, I would not live with a man without the benefit of marriage behind it. To me, it shows a lack of commitment, and if I'm going to invest myself, my time, my finances, then so is he - as proven by the marriage certificate. And yeah, I know, I'm old fashioned. But hey, I've been married 27 years, so something's right. (Just my opinion, you understand).

2006-11-15 10:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 1 2

If a couple is planning on marrying, then go ahead and get married. If it is more convenient to live together until the ceremony is planned, do it.

If a couple wants to live together without marriage, that's great too. They don't need an excuse (we are engaged) to live together.

If two people are committed lifetime partners without marriage, it is recommended they see a lawyer and set things up so they can make medical decisions for each other and other legal matters.

As to your original question: "Are you for or against couples living together before marriage?" - This is the decision for the couple to make together. Being "FOR IT" or "AGAINST IT" kind of misses the point as I see it.

2006-11-15 10:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mark C 1 · 0 1

I have lived with both of my husbands before marriage and honestly I don't think it would have made a difference had I not.
Marriage changes people. It is a big responsibility and has enough social clout not to be taken lightly even by those who think they do.
After you get married you find you put up with things that you never would while dating and the only way to find out the queer little quirks of a person is to be with them at all times.
Its like a test drive and who wouldn't want to test drive a potential soul mate?

2006-11-15 10:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by PanicGirl 3 · 0 1

particular particular particular and greater particular. stay jointly, on your man or woman the place issues could have a greater useful hazard at getting actual. human beings could nicely be jointly and happy for years and years then get married, flow in jointly and are depressing interior a 300 and sixty 5 days. Marriage isn't something better than an exceedingly high priced peice of paper alongside with your signatures on it, which could become yet another very high priced peice of paper with the comparable signatures to cancel out the 1st one. The tax motives arent even nicely worth it. Love is like it doesnt could desire to be made criminal to be defined. It cant be offered or offered. purchase a marriage by using getting married and spending all that moneyon a great party and textile issues to make it as particular as available and flow on trip, (the flora die, the party ends, the honeymoon ends, the band is going directly to play different gigs, the dresses get hung up or shoved in a closet never to be worn back, the presents get saved or used up or smash or get upgraded in a 300 and sixty 5 days) sell a marriage by using spending additional money to get divorced and all those supplies dont recommend a ingredient anymore. LOVE is a reason to throw a party at your place whenever you opt for, and flow on trip whenever you opt for. Proving your love by using social standards doesnt make it actual. stay jointly, as married couples do devoid of each and every of the frills, after a 300 and sixty 5 days or 2 you would be content alongside with your relationship, waiting to flow away, or opt for to get married. You wouldnt gulp a extraordinary drink devoid of sorting out it first, or devote to something for something of your lifestyles whilst there are no ensures. i'm hoping i'm making experience.

2016-12-30 12:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Definitely. If people live together before marriage, then there is nothing to look forward to. Also if a boyfriend and girlfriend live together before marriage, they get used to cohabitation without a permanent commitment so if they ever do get married, they still feel as though they do not have a serious commitment so the chance of divorce is higher. I learned that in psychology last quarter.

2006-11-15 10:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Charlee's Mama 3 · 1 2

Why on Earth should marriage of all things be a prerequisite for living together? It makes absolutely no sense at all in the general perspective.

If you're overly religious and get married through religious ceremony, however, you shouldn't have to ask other people how to live your life. If it's a grey area, all people are going to have different interpretations and opinions. Just live life the way you want to live it.

2006-11-15 10:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mikkel 3 · 0 2

It would be a terrible mistake. Couples that do live together before marriage are twice as likely to divorce. If you're committed enough to live together, you should get married. It saves from having to buy all new stuff when it doesn't work out.

2006-11-15 10:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by cjworks29 1 · 1 2

No I am not against couples living together before marriage. I for one lived with my now husband for 4 years before we got married. It gives you a chance to really know that person. You really get to see another side of them. I mean they could live like a total pig and you wouldn't know unless you lived with them first right?

2006-11-15 10:10:23 · answer #8 · answered by Christina O 1 · 2 2

I'm against the formation of couples in general, but that's not important right now. There's a statistic out there that says couples who live together before marrying have a much higher divorce rate. I wouldn't risk it if I were you.

2006-11-15 10:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

I see both sides of the coin, however, I'm currently doing it. I can't wait to get married in a few months, but I don't see a problem with it.

2006-11-15 10:02:00 · answer #10 · answered by shannonscorpio 4 · 0 1

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