live-in partners

I'm not sure what you mean ... do you mean just unmarried couples living together? I see nothing wrong with it at all. *shrug* In fact, I would prefer my children live with their partner for awhile BEFORE getting married. That way they have a chance to get to know each others habits, good and bad, and see if they are compatible enough to have a future together. Not to mention, in this day and age, marriage, to many, is not something everyone wants to do. And the amount of people who are choosing not to marry is increasing every year. People shouldn't be deprived of a loving relationship simply because they choose not to sign a contract.

I don't care if society approves or not. It's my life. My dad is the only parent I've got that is still living. He doesn't care. He lets us all live our own lives and he rarely plays referee or objects to anything. I do live with my S/O. We call ourselves husband and wife though we are not legally married nor do we plan to be anytime in the near future. In today's time, it's not considered a sin or taboo to do that. In fact, it actually helps a relationship grow and if it doesn't work out, at least you know before marraige and divorce.

I don't see anything wrong with it and wouldn't care what my kids did as adults. It will be their lives. My parents lived together for about 10 years and had 2 kids before they finally signed the papers saying they were married and that was mostly so my mom could have insurance benefits. I lived with my husband for about 7 months before we got married. I never thought twice about it. He proposed and moved right in, just like that. 7 months later we got married. His parents didn't care either. I think it is smarter to live together before marriage so you can get an idea of what it will be like because marriage is never how people "think" it will be. Sharing space isn't easy and marriage is supposed to be forever so why not test it out first?

i dont see anything wrong with it. i too would be a hypocrite if i did. i have been living with my boyfriend for almost 14 years. hes a great man and i hope that i showed my girls that there are choices that they can make other than having to get married to someone they dont know. between me and my boyfriend weve raised each others kids. we each had 2 kids from a previous relationship. theyre great kids and are happy in their lives because we were able to show them what a loving relationship looks like.

well surely no problem of living together before marriage,its all up to one's wish and also will it work out properly means if both r matured or both got their jobs than its fine,purple i will totally disagree if da two partners are too young not answerable towards their actions,i have seen many cases in which youngster around 16 to 17 fled houses to live with their partners alone and then it all ends with "breakup",well thats what i think dunno about others,hope u ppl might understand,thank u

Sorry, I couldn't understand what you want to state ? But if I knew my son/daughter is living in partners, I will very happy because they could help himself. In fact, I think everyone need to live in partner,a loner couldn't gain happy and knowledge,maybe become unsocial.

There is nothing absolutely wrong with live in partners. If I understand this to mean cohabitation, then it is just like another form of infromal marriage. For those i know, it has often led to a real marriage, a happy one at that!

I would have no problem wiht it at all...In fact I'd be a hypocrite to have issues with it considering I lived with many of my boyfriends back when I was younger...

It doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I lived with my husband for 5 years before we got married. I don't feel like it did us or our relationship any harm. If my son was living with someone for an extended period of time, I would make sure to remind him of the legal aspects to consider, like whether he wanted his partner to be able to make medical or financial decisions for him, and things like that. Even then I wouldn't be saying "get married" but rather "make arrangements for emergencies". I don't really think that everyone needs to get married, or that it's the ultimate goal of every relationship. I know couples that have been together for longer than I've been alive without getting married, and it doesn't bother me at all.

My step son lived with his girlfriend since they graduated high school, 7 yrs ago, they just got married in November. I don't have a problem with it, as both me and my boyfriend have been married before and don't care to rush down that aisle anytime too soon, we've been together over 2 yrs.

Although I see nothing wrong with co-habitation; I would NEVER AGAIN live with someone unless I'm married! After this last relationship went to the sh*ts, neva again will I do it. I like my space, my life, and my roof is will only cover my children and me! If a man can't respect that he can kiss my natural Puerto Rican booootttaaahhhhhhhh! MUAH!

My first husband and I did not live together before we got married. I was only 18 and moved directly from my parents house to living with my new husband. It was very difficult to adjust. My current husband and I lived together for 2 years before we got married. We will be married for 3 years in February. I think living together first was easier.

hello, glitzpurple!being Indian,i must say my society would not accept this type of free life style.of course in the glamor world some couples are enjoying life freely before marriage.some educated girls and boys with their increasing financial independence getting influenced by unconventional ideas of enjoying life altogether freely.this new trend of living together without marriage is contrary to any culture.if your friend is interested with him ask him to marry soon since marriage gives recognition and social sanction for living together and meet the needs.thanks alot.good day.

While here in the Philippines with its strong Catholic influence and conservatism, many still view living in as taboo. but with changing times, many "couples" are opting for this relationship. My view is that it's a good stepping stone before marriage and to get to know your partner in a deeper personality aspect.There is also for economical reason and if the relationship doesn't work out, both of us can go separate ways without a need for costly annulments which only the higher echelons of society here are granted. Btw we're almost 10 years already of "getting to know". LOL

for me, i think live-in partners is alright coz there are lots of married couples who decided to divorced or separate even they have not reach 1yr together..i mean you really need to know your partner first so that you will be able to adjust and you will be able to think if it's really a good decision to marry this person..

I am from the Philippines and we have a conservative orientation when it comes live in and its not that good to hear or to see hear in our country. Its a big deal but I have ssen some who have been liberated when it comes to that though I know the families dont like the idea.

I don't think my wife would approve. Otherwise I would like that very much, send me 5 or so maybe.

I think it depends on the person. No one can make a blanket statement. If someone moves in with someone "just in hopes" that they can "rope someone in"to marry them, or are very codependent with eachother in an unhealthy way, or are very young and don't really know what they like or what they want out of life, it can be a big mistake. Also, if the one person moves in with the other because they have little financial means to take care of themselve (unless they are are afianced) it can be a problem, because if they decide the relationship is not healthy, they have no means of leaving. And also, moving in too soon may not be the most healthy thing. I would hope that my nephews and nieces are strong enough to resist moving in with someone for those reasons and either wait until they are married or at least engaged or if they do choose to move in with someone they are going to be honest if it turns out that the relationship is not what they both wanted and don't merely stay together "because of the apartment/house" which happens sometimes. It is one thing when you are a little older and know what you want in a relationship, but when you are college age sometimes it can be more confusing. If they did decide to move in with someone with a level head, I would never shun or degrade them for their decision. It is their choice.

I think living in is ok as long as both the couples are responsible enough of whatever consequences. I think also, living in is a way of really getting to know each other as couples.

It is actually a personal thing and is greatly affected by the type of culture in which you are in. In my country, the Philippines, although, many unmarried couples are already living together, majority still disapproves of it, especially devoted Catholics and those who are living in the povince. Even parents who used to live together when they were unmarried yet, would still disapprove of their kids doing the same thing.