Right now we do not live together. We will get married in May of 2008. We both live in the same big city. We've been dating for ~18 months. We are 25, no previous marriages or kids, college educated with good jobs. We will both be moving back to graduate school in fall of 2008.
2007-02-25 09:17:44 · 12 answers · asked by jaxson960 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
ACtually studies have shown that couples who live together before marriage are more likely to break up during their engagement as well as get divorced after they're married. If you're willing to take that risk, go for it. I personally don't think it's that great of an idea. In the event you do break up (never say never), it really complicates things.
2007-02-25 09:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it's a good idea, but it really is up to you two entirely. My husband and I lived together for a year before getting married - and even though this whole time we knew we would get married one day, we did have our share of arguments and disagreements as we were getting used to each other and establishing new boundaries. Now that we're married, we hardly ever argue; it seems like most of the stuff has been settled before we got married. To us, living together was a good thing.
2007-02-25 17:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it would be better to keep your separate lives until you are actually married, so you can really get to know each other better. Eighteen months may seem like a long time, but when it comes to being with someone 24/7, there's a lot you won't know even after marriage until certain situations occur. Believe me, after 31 yrs, (now divorced), you don't want to do this.
2007-02-25 17:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by msthinkpositive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not? However, you should have lived together for a while before getting married. In today's society its the right thing to do. At least you will know if you 2 really are compatible.
2007-02-25 17:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me & my husband lived together before are marriage I think couples should defenitly move in together before marriage then you really know the person how you get a long when living together defenitly yes
2007-02-25 17:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by vixen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you? Living together before marriage doesn't seem to increase or decrease the strength of the marriage.
If you want to, do so. If you feel it isn't right, then don't do it.
2007-02-25 17:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by booktender 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Keep it fresh and new, and discover things together once you have been married. It REALLY makes a difference.
2007-02-25 17:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have waited this long, why can't you wait longer? It will give you more of something to look forward to.
2007-02-25 20:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Special K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no wait,he might started thinking ,why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free.
2007-02-25 20:30:18 · answer #9 · answered by ladybug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be better to wait till you are married.
2007-02-25 17:21:28 · answer #10 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋