"At present time, in a lot of countries, the system of living together has been granted, but in deep sense ...

Question

"At present time, in a lot of countries, the system of living together has been granted, but in deep sense it hurts the system of marriage." Analyse.

Answer 1

In case you are asking such a relationship in India then I'm sorry such a relationship has no legal sanction & is not legally valid relationship. There are no legal liabilities or responsibilities attached to such relationship. No insurance cover or maintenance or alimony allowed legally as a legally married spouse can avail. The legitimacy of children born in such relationship will always be in question. The Indian society, religion & legal system do not allow such relationship. Any lady who will be asked to join in such relationship will not be able to enjoy the status of wife & any provisions of law that relates to relief to a wife will not be applicable to her. No inheritance rights to any of the partner applicable which a legally married spouse enjoys in case of any death of either of these during this relationship. Considering all such major legal issues such relationship is not at all advisable to any one at least in India.

Answer 2

I disagree, marriage is the same thing as living together with commitment, but marriage requires a ritual. The 'system' or role of the family and the individuals involved will stay the same. The only thing that is changing is a need for ritualistic practices such as weddings or even civil ceremonies.

Of course, we then get into cases of couples who live together without commitment. These couples eventually move on to their separates ways. Now, if living together were not an option, the two living together without commitment would probably either marry and later divorce or simply lose out on the experience that brought them to where they were going. Again, I don't believe this harms the purposes of marriage.

There have been many developments in the past 100 years that allow for marriage to no longer be as necessary in modern life. This is what 'hurts' the system of marriage, more so than freedom. I do not believe the government has any right whatsoever to with hold rights of unmarried couples in favor of an unnecessary ritual.

Answer 3

Living together can not hurt the institution of marriage. By living together, a couple can realise whether they are sufficiently compatible to marry each other. While living together is basically an arrangement sans commitment and responsibility, marriage involves long term commitment and sharing of responsibilities. By living together, a couple will be able to judge whether they can undertake those responsibilities and hence be able to marry each other. It would prevent a marriage from being a short lived one and ending in an early divorce because of misjudgement and lack of awareness about each other.

Answer 4

It all depends on what u define in ur marriage. Some believe living together could help, since u need a preview before the union. Same arguement goes along with sex. It all depends on ur views. Personally, i think if I would've lived with my spouse before getting married, we probably wouldn't be married right now. There's an out before marriage, and it's too easy to take. But then, living together before marriage helps some people, and strengthens their bond. So, it all depends on the couple.

Answer 5

I m completely agreed with u...Its true if the couple is already staying before marrige n sharing every thing then why this un-necessary marrige thing is required only too change the surname n giving the name of the father to the children n that also for some of the children half of the child life only mothers name (single parent)will be there ,later finally when the started to understand they get the fathers name that also not necessay that its the bioloical father of that child....

Answer 6

Marriage has been socially anointed as the greatest n most reverd institution where the couple take sanctified vows of love n fidelity. People bless them as after living a chaste bachelor life, they shall warm each other's hearts till death does them part.I do not feel personally that living together carries such magic of rediscovering each other throughout life

Answer 7

"Its like my mum used to say "Why buy the cow ? when you can have the milk for free?".

"My personal view , I have lived with my partners while not being married , I had kids out of wed-lock , did I plan my life to be this way? , did I plan to be the free milk and not the bought cow? , NO".

"It just turned out that way , and while I did eventually marry it didnt give the sense of fulfillment marriage was meant to , maybe that is because we lived together 1st , maybe it isnt , everyone has their own reasons for doing it and I guess thats just the way society is now".

Answer 8

It depend the system and the culture you believe,live and practise.

Answer 9

wel it is there but not well accepted. & yes country of social values & marriage will be affected. !

Answer 10

THOUGH THEY HAVE GRANTED BECAUSE CERTAIN PRESSURE BUT IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE WHOLE SOCIETY