Do you think that being married makes any difference?

well having never been married myself,i don't really know.but uf you are happy together,why not?i have secretly been desiring this for myself and hope one day i'll have it.

I don't notice any difference at all. I think I may have preferred to not be married since I'm really getting sick of all the stupid stereotypes, but it made no impact on the actual relationship one way or another, which I think is the way it should be.

Its good that you can pick up the pieces and move on .It takes a lot of courage to do so, especially when each new day brings fresh stories of heartbreak and failed relationships. I think though that you eventually came to the right conclusion that it is better to find a partner and even better to be someone's wife.The absence of any structure also carries with it its fresh share of problems.I believe even though I have no proof that relationships with no commitment in terms of marriage are more likely to fail in the same way a plant with no roots gets washed away.People who are married are more likely to think twice before leaving even if its from a financial standpoint - your spouse is entitled to half of what you are getting.Another consideration that binds marriage people is the fact that any subsequent move will require a divorce and this can sometimes be tumultous.It is time consuming and again requires some spending.So these are some practical ways in which a marriage is better than a common law partnership. There are also benefits to be derived from knowing that there is this one person who will always be there for you through thick and thin.This person you can talk to ,relate to and wake up with.This is the one person who truly understands and cares for you.These may be absent from a relationship without this level of security. THUMBS UP YOU HAVE DONE WELL.