2007-01-04 15:21:44 · 27 answers · asked by Nguyen Q 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Live-Ins? Roommies?
2007-01-04 15:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call it shacking up. When two people shack up, the guy is basically using the girl, kind of like a prostitute, except she doesn't get paid. Same with the girl.
Why shack up? Or some will say, "living together". It seems like these days everyone is doing it. That basically says that there is no real commitment between both people. Instead, why not just live together and see if we like each-other?
That's why you date first for about 2-3 years, which is called being engaged, without the shacking up. Because if you see red flags, you can at least cancel the engagement.
It is better not to shack up before getting married. That's the moral way! (smile)
2007-01-04 23:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
SMART....I highly recomend it......Just note that how that person lives and acts is how they will more than likely be when you get married.....I am not saying always but 9 times out of 10. My husband and I did it and the first year was SOOO hard and I am so thankful that we did. Marriage is hard enough the first year, imagine if you could take some of that stress away. (by the way we are going on 5 years of marriage and 11 years together...only 2 we did not live together)
2007-01-05 00:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by kat20mill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are shacking up. The old folks didn't take test drives and their marriages lasted. Now, some people live together before marriage and still get divorced after just a few years of marriage. If you have any doubts about a potential spouse, end the relationship and move on until you find the right person for you. You can't change anyone, regardless of how hard you try. You'll change yourself for awhile, but then get resentful and throw in the towel after a few years.
2007-01-04 23:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by Darby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like everyone else said..shacking up. And though everyone says it's smart, it's not always the best way to go about things. My husband and I lived together for several months before we got married and got along great, but as soon as we were actually MARRIED everything changed. Niether of us is the same person as we were. I don't know what changed, or why, but it's just not the same anymore. We're working on it, but it's hard. I wish we'd have just dated for a couple of years first, without living together.
2007-01-04 23:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by ... 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SMART... My husband and I lived together for a year before we married and it was great. We really got to know each other and still loved each other. Going on year 17...have had our share of trials but I regret nothing! Religions may not support this but you have to do what you believe in. To all just starting out...Good Luck!
2007-01-05 00:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A smart couple, who wants to test the car out before they buy it.
2007-01-04 23:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call them VERY VERY SMART. This way they have time to learn each others habits and time to figure out if it's truly going to work.
2007-01-05 00:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by jenny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naiive
2007-01-04 23:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Astarte 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very very intelligent.You will find out if your compatable and also whether you relate well.Marriage is a permanent contract.Many people rush into marriage and live to regret it later.Usual outcome divorce
2007-01-04 23:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by jjinbkk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋