Does remaining in a committed relationship let the couple define their relationship how they want it and realize everyday that you're there because you WANT to be there rather than because a piece of paper (a marriage license) says so.
Or is marriage sacred and is the ultimate expression of love between two people?
This isn't about deep commitment phobia but people who have chosen to remain life partners rather than actually doing the aisle walk....
2006-11-19 08:27:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Marriage is a business, and the license makes it legal. It is there to protect women's interests as far as property is concerned, and for raising children. It is a protection. if you don't plan on staying with someone, or having children, or making property community, there is no need for it. People shouldn't enter into it lightly, and I think it would help the divorce rate if the benefits of marriage were eliminated. People couldn't marry for money, or insurance, etc...
2006-11-20 05:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Life partners think they have all the benefits of a real marriage without the baggage, which is sometimes true. However, there are no health benefits, custody nighmares if they have children together and also division of property and debt.
Marriage is sacred and to me is the ultimate committment that shows I choose this man over any other and will love him for the rest of my life.
I've seen and been on both sides of the track. Marriage is definitely better for me.
2006-11-19 08:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no, marriage is the ultimate commitment, and not to mention that if something happens to your spouse (heaven forbid) there are somethings you would not be entitled to because you weren't married. On the other hand staying in a committed relationship is saying that's where you want to be with out the piece of paper, and it would be easier to part ways if the relationship goes bad, you don't have to file for divorce. It's totally up to you, and how secure you are with your current situation, Good Luck.
2016-05-22 04:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a question of whether the couple wants legal benefits for being in the relationship or not.
Marriage -- in the personal or religious sense -- has nothing to do with the legal license to qualify for govt benefits as a couple.
It's tragic that so many people can't seem to make the distinction between the legal benefits and what you choose to call the couple.
2006-11-19 08:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is really a legal problem. IF you life partner was very sick or injured you would not have any say in their treatment. Maybe could not even visit. Ypou may not wish to think about it BUT what if one of the other dies or is seriously injured is something you musat think about.
2006-11-19 08:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by chief8166 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it was an important part of my life. Being married makes me feel secure and safe. It was the ultimate comittment. But, eveyone is different and as long as there is lots of love it's all good.
2006-11-19 08:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by rhonda y 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think children are best raised in an environment where the parents have committed to stay together to raise it.
2006-11-20 05:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the people involved, i see where your coming from with the not getting married, these days i think it means more than acually being married but i got married cause i want to have the same name as my future kids if i ever have any.
2006-11-19 08:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes divorce can be very expensive an if you are not married you can have many lovers and you are not committing adultery.
2006-11-19 08:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by daydoom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are talking about "shacking up", and then when you get tired of the other, then you can "cut & run"... right.. lol
2006-11-20 02:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋