Since I got to Britain, I found out that most of those living in Britain Cohabit. Is this because marriage has been made a contract, lack of government to control the society, financial difficulty and many more? What is your suggestion about this issue?
2007-12-11 02:13:26 · 11 answers · asked by Addy 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I think it's because a lot of people don't feel the need to get married. Marriage is mainly a religious thing, and more and more people are dropping religion. The only other reason to get married is for legal reasons, but I don't really think there are that many (if any) benefits in that sense from being married. People don't need to be married to love one another, so why fork out many thousands of pounds on a ceremony to show it? The money would be better spent enjoying yourselves and your relationship.
2007-12-11 02:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its true, I think a large number of people still get married, but many cohabit first. The rising cost of marriage and the increase in divorce have perhaps made people think twice about getting married, but marriage has always been a contract, it is nothing new, the difference is that it is now an easier contract to break if it is not working. I have been married and I have been divorced, and I am engaged to be married again, but I will cohabit before I marry again to make sure that this is the right decision. I can only speak from my own experience, but I think that most people I know have been married, and some still are, but then perhaps its age dependant? I don't think that the government has anything to do with it, I think that people will always get married and will always cohabit. Nothing ever changes, the percentages may go up and down, but the fact remains that people will always want to live with someone they love, and will want to leave when they stop loving. I hope that this makes sense!!
2007-12-11 10:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by deee999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this temporal and transient society, devoid of any spiritual peace or social cohesiveness, people no longer find matrimony the comforting and secure institution it once was. A third of marriages fail in the first three years. People tend not have families at such a young age, this being one of the primary reasons for marriage. The cost of the wedding day is prohibitive and outstrips any discernable gain to be extracted from the same. Hence people cohabit rather than coexist. weakened Gentics determine that people staying power in extenuatuating and tribulationary circumstances are very low. Most things in modern day society are a passiing trend, a fad, a whim, as are also partners and friends.
2007-12-11 10:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by VAndors Excelsior™ (Jeeti Johal Bhuller)™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fornication is no longer frowned upon as it once was and people no longer worry about their future life-long partner being "second-hand" (third/fourth/fifth hand).
Becoming pregnant before marriage is no longer a disgrace to yourself and your family and abortions are available on demand making the need of a quiet and quick marriage a face-saver for everyone obsolete.
Bastardy is not a concept which worries children, parents or Society.
Since relationships are regarded as so transitory now, there seems little point in spending exorbitant sums of money on a wedding only to have to fork out again to keep divorce lawyers in luxury in the UK or anywhere else in the World.
2007-12-11 11:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by Veronica Alicia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live here you have probably found that we don't tend to exclude people at the drop of a hat. Not so long ago it was unacceptable to co-habit, but things have moved on quickly. But there is no evidence that marriage is dying out. Most co-habiting couples will marry, but maybe not each other (and of course a LOT will get divorced
2007-12-11 11:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by Fanny Blood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres no fixed time barrier to get married, it is seen as the norm to move in with your new boyfriend. Especially with the housing market as expensive as it is. Different cultures, different expectations too.
2007-12-12 05:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by a beautiful lie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really up to the couples, and depends on life and what it takes to be together.
2007-12-11 15:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's the area you live in. I am married.
I think maybe you need more research
2007-12-11 10:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by *Sparki* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really up to the couples. Perhaps they don't want to get married.
Also getting married is very expensive!!!
2007-12-11 10:21:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
so they can keep their independance, and with so many divorces happening these days, i suppose it is the safe option
2007-12-11 12:17:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋