Were you single and never married ?
Were you once married and are separated or divorced?
Are you single and dating?
are you married?
What is difficult about your situation and what is easier?
2007-02-14 13:36:52 · 29 answers · asked by primamaria04 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
married, because you shouldn't be having children or sex if you aren't.
2007-02-16 09:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by em<3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every one will have a different opion....so this is a hard question.
I am not married and I have two children. 21/2yrs and 4 mos.
Their father and I live together and are together as a couple, but I believe that marriage is over rated. so I am perfectly happy with my situation. I don't know if I could do It alone. Now I am a stay at home mom, and if I was a "single" mom I would have to work, and I don't know if I would enjoy that so much. The only hard part about it is the negative attitudes that you get from people that dont share my veiws on the situation. that talk to me sometimes as if I am a slut or something....hope this helps
2007-02-14 21:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by dsmd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had always planned to get married before I had any kids but things don't always work out according to plan. I met my daughters father when I was 14 after dating for a couple of years I got pregnant. Had Aubrey at 17 turned 18 and finished high school then moved in with her father and got engaged. I'm currently going to college to become a marine biologist. My fiancee joined the army in July so from time to time I feel like a single mother. things get tough when he's gone but over all I have a great life an amazing man and a beautiful daughter so I really can't complain. But I have to say It's so much easier when Jason's home. He helps me out with Aubrey so much.
2007-02-15 01:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jen H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the couple.
I had been with my boyfriend for 1 year before we had sex.
We had been together for 6 years when we decided to have a baby. My son was a planned pregnancy.
We have lived together since we were 18 years old but we didn't get married until last year (Valentine's Day 2006). Today makes one year that we have been married but we have been together since 1995 (Almost 12 years). We felt like we were already married before we said I DO.
Our son is now 5 years old and both of us are 27 years old.
I do not regret any of the above. I love my life and the decisions i have made.
2007-02-14 21:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier if you are married or have a partner. I was married and then divorced. Then a fiance`. I found it easier to get things done if there were two of us. It's tough to be a single parent and get everything done and have time for you. With a partner it's a bit easier. You work as a team. I have dated, and it's not easy.
2007-02-14 21:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read an article in Marie Claire about more and more people in the world living together without being married and being happier. The only down side, although more and more states and countries are doing this, is if two people have lived together for a specific amount of time they will recieve the same rights as married couples.
2007-02-14 21:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by serendipitied376 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier on everyone if the man and woman are married. It provides stability and shows children how to be in a relationship. I'm married with a 19 month old.
2007-02-14 21:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got married first then started our family. My situation is great and we are happy and stable. I dont think anything is difficult. The only thing I find difficult for me is that my husband works out of town and I miss him terribly and I am always with my kids, but my kids are my life and my family is very important to me. It can be hard, but rewarding too. Any relationship takes some work. whether your married or not.
2007-02-14 22:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its best to be married. I also think being married is extremely difficult and challenging. Having another person there to help with the kids is a definate plus. It's also nice to have someone there to bounce things off of when your unsure. I also like the idea that sometimes when I just feel like I can't deal with a mouthy teenager for another moment, my husband steps in and I'll have a break.
2007-02-14 21:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by kelly-il 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dating this guy for 9 months, have a 3 week old child together (6 weeks premature), and we have talked about getting married, but never actually followed through with it. We have lived together the entire time and I kinda like it, because we'd find out what it would be like living with each other when married and there's nothin like a peice of paper tying us down.
2007-02-14 23:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was married and if its a good relationship its what is best. I have 2 kids and one on the way. I'm no longer with their father. He was abusive and into drugs so in my case.............. being a single mom is best. I take care of my kids, I dont need a man to help. My Best friend from High school is great with my kids and has always done more with them then their dad. So you take what life throws at you.
2007-02-14 21:48:26 · answer #11 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋