Get Married or Just Live Together

Well,if you feel that marriage is not essential then leave it as is.Marriage is just a indication of being together. if you live a better understanding life then its not at all an issue.carryon with your life partner.

most of my friends prefer living together as they told me:we prefer not getting married as we are soon or later going to get divorced.And I cannot belive that people are able to form a family if they do it with the idea they are going to separate in a while.I may be an old fashioned girl but I wold like to marry one day.

Sorry workingmoms for my earlier response as it's tone may have been a bit too strong and lacked some tactfulness. So if I may, I will try to give it a more kind approach. Why should one marry as opposed to living together? In many countries the laws give more protection to children whose parents are married as opposed to living together. That might be a reason. In case the partners should separate, will the partners children still be cared for under that laws of the land or might some complications ensue? Some things to seriously consider.

If it's not important to you and your husband and it isn't important to your kids then it's just that - not important. For some people that piece of paper is necessary and important and that's fine, for others it isn't and that's perfectly fine too. If you have a strong relationship and you're good parents then I see no reason my that can't be enough. It's a personal choice, pure and simple, no one can tell you it's right or wrong.

I personally think along the lines of you - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I lived with my husband for a couple years before we decided to get married. It was no big deal for us. I know several people who have been together with their partners for 10 or more years and don't bother to get married. If living together works for you, go for it.

I dont see any problem with it whether you´re married or not. If you think it isn´t a need, why bother yourself?

well..I am not sure about this but i guess since you guys are not legally bound , one wouldn't get any benefits if something was to happen to the other person.. anyway,, since the kids are growing, it would be easier for them to grow up in a world where they have a real married mom and dad.. spare them the trouble .. enjoy mylotting..:)