I am just wondering what the world thinks.
2006-12-28 07:40:08 · 19 answers · asked by mariejesusfreak6 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just wondering what the world has to say about what they believe and why they believe it.
2006-12-28 07:44:39 · update #1
What does a marraige license really mean anyway? Were all the people "living together in sin" before marraige licenses were invented? That would most of humanities history. Marraige is in your heart, between you, God, and your spouse.
2006-12-28 07:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by Christine5 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hm. Well, I'm certianly not "the world", but I'll try to answer as best I can. I think "the world" is busy, so you might have to try back later... or call her cell.
Anyway, let's answer the question, shall we? We shall.
No, I personally do not think that living with someone before marriage is "wrong"; it's a preference. Some people think it's a good thing because it allows you to see how that person lives their lives before you devote your life to them. Others think that it's wrong because of just the opposite. If you are considering marriage, you should already KNOW how that person lives. You should trust that what they say is the honest truth, and you should be totally comfortable around them and able to tell them everything, even if you are a slob, or what have you.
---Here's some facts though.---
People who live together before marriage make up 65% of "altar-bound men and women", according to Bride's Magazine.
According to The Boston Herald, research indicates that people who live together before marriage are more likely to divorce.
Within five years of moving in together, 55% of "cohabitating" couples get married. Within five years, 40% of couples who live together without being married, break up.
So, looking at these statistics, it is probably better for the marriage if couples do NOT live together before marriage. I personally do not think it is necessary to cohabitate before tying the knot. No matter the statistics, there are always exceptions to the general accepted rule, and people will continue to do as they wish. If more people knew the statistics and truly valued marriage, they might think differently.
By the way, just so everyone knows that my personal opinion really doesn't matter much, I don't even think marriage is a big deal. I could live my life with a man I love and never feel obligated to marry him. That's just my two cents.
2006-12-28 07:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being the hypocrite that most of us are, yes I believe it is wrong. Doesn't mean that I haven't done it though. Being young and making dumb decisions aren't a valid excuse, but that and lust is the best excuse that I can thing of.
Notice I said it was an excuse and not a reason. If I had taken the time to rationally reason it out, it would have been different and I would had been single up until the day of marriage.
2006-12-28 07:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by PaulnBama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i do not think it is wrong to live with someone before you are married to them, in fact i feel that it is nessicsary, b/c everyone acts totally different in the comfort of their own home. And if you plan on spending the rest of your life with that person then you really need to test the strength of your relationship by living with them first.
2006-12-28 07:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by J""* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think it's a fantastic idea. And this is my OWN opinion, not one I borrowed from my church (of which I have none).
Sure, it can be true that if you live together before marriage some of the spark - that initial glow - will have worn off. But I believe reality is of much greater value than romance.
2006-12-28 07:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its smart to live with somebody before you marry them. You will see if you are compatible or not. Why get married to somebody you dont really know. Live with them then you know them. It might just save you a divorce further on up the road.I lived with my wife for 6 years before we got married. Now I got 2 kids and am happy as a clam.
2006-12-28 07:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No but its a choice that each individual couple has to make. Things aren't like they use to be back in the 50's. My husband and I lived together for about 2 years before we got married. It made sense for us we could combine incomes (be able to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time (buying a house)) and also we were able to save some money by living together (only paid one set of utility bills, rent on one apartment, ect).
2006-12-28 07:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by Emmy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I have lived with my partner for almost 10 years.
What I think is wrong is for any partners, married or unmarried, to abuse each other or treat each other with disrespect. Not whether thay have a piece of paper.
2006-12-28 07:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by silverside 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about what the world thinks, other peoples opinion of you is none of your business. Think only about how you feel.
2006-12-28 07:43:20 · answer #9 · answered by buddha bill 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's the wise thing to do now days believe me you need to know many things before hand or you could regret it later!!
2006-12-28 07:43:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋