Live-in vs. Marriage

i would prefer to go on a live in situation... to know better the person. and with the rate of divorced or annulled couples having a hard time to null their marriage for they are not happy with the partnership they have and it costs much compare to the wedding preparations they had.

I still believe that marriage is sacred. Binded by God by law and love. Yes, it might be practical if you're going to live-in with your boyfriend/girlfriend but why would you do that if you're not sure? Live-in is still LIVING IN SIN. For me personally, if I'm not yet sure that we'll last forever like if I'm still having doubts about the person, the situation, etc. I might as well hold back until I'm already sure and ready. I want a lifetime commitment and I want that whoever will be my partner in life will be the one whom I'll grow old forever. I don't want to have a trial and error kind of relationship

I don't think it really matters, because in reality, marriage is just a piece of paper saying that you are married. Marriage is more of a religious thing than anything else. A lot of men get married simply because they feel that women make it a requirement. A wedding service doesn't mean that a man loves a woman any more or any less. All a marriage license and wedding really does is enable the woman to take half (or more) of everything a man owns if they divorce for one reason or another.

As a woman I dont find it practical to live with somebody outside marriage.Coz if the motivation of entering such kind of relationship is to make sure that your chemistry will be tested then how bout if things will not turn out as you hoped for?Again you will try another man?I think in any relationship youll have the mindset of making the relationship work.Coz when in the start you already have that option of getting out easily when things went wrong then more than not your relationship will really be astray.

though we are in the age were practicality would be the first thing in a lot of people's mind, i would still prefer getting married because it is something that would bind you eternally, not just the love but also along with it is the responsibility in bringing up a family.

More often than not, people who delve into live-in partnerships fail to think before doing so. Successful relationships not only involve true love, but also adequate planning. But not all marriages are successful.

I personally believe that if someone wants to get married that is their choice, and if people don't want to get married that is their choice as well. Personally, my boyfriend and I aren't so sure about marriage, but we might get married years down the line, at the moment, no we don't want to get married. I have spent time at my boyfriend's apartment and he has spent time at my house. We pretty much live sort of like a married couple. I think that I am not getting married mostly just to spite my family because they want to me to get married. I am such a black sheep.

Whether religious or not, marriage is the better choice in my opinion. There is actually research data that suggest more live-in partnerships result in failure. If marriages are entered to RESPONSIBLY and by MATURE people who truly LOVE and are COMMITTED to each other, these will surely work, i.e. definitely not referring to the "celebrity" type of marriage. It creates a solid sense of security, not only economically, but emotionally. And this atmosphere is great/the best for bringing up children. However, I do see why many prefer the live-in arrangement. It's expedient, and provides an 'out' for those who wish to do so later on (which means questionable commitment from the start). Relationships take time to be built, with both parties needing to communicate honestly and constantly. Therefore, it would be advisable to invest in this time BEFORE taking the plunge, i.e. during courtship, and engagement (make both of these long, that is). You can find out a lot about someone if you are a keen listener and observer, and have your questions answered then.

live-in is my choice before, and i really did that. and what happened? we separated ways with the guy. i decided to break up with him because i can see that he's not that family man that im looking for. i broke up with him even if i do loved him so much. it hurts me badly that time, but i have to do it as early as i can. and now were not even friends. i felt that he hated me so much. but he's with someone already not engage but in a relationship.

Living together first would show you how compatible you are as a couple. When you do get maried, you would already know each other's habits and faults. yet, marriage is a union and a bond of commitment. Two people can live together and never have that. Some say that the difference between living together and marriage is just a piece of paper. If you see a future and a lifetime with someone you love, i would definitely side with marriage. it can be everlasting!

hi , i've been married for more than 25 years and never did i have second thoughts of being married. Even though my marriage is not that perfect , its an up and down situation but i'd rather had heartaches or sad life but never against the law of God.

I think the thrill of waiting should be kept alive for couples. Some live together and when they marry they just look at each other and say "now what" I find that truly ridiculous and I think the old fashioned way is much better and much thrilling and exciting to both partners in the business of marriage. I will go to the old fashioned way, for sure. Let's practice the sacredness of marriage.

...im not against with live-in but that doesn't mean that i don't fear God..im just open-minded that there are people who wish to know their partner better rather than signing on a lifetime contract and end up miserable...although, i understand that you can know someone in many ways and not just when you live-in with that someone...

Different people have different opinions. In my opinion, if we live together before married, I can know my partner very well. Because, I want to know whether my partner is the right person who can accompany with me for a whole life. Divorce is a bad thing for me.

Len, we all know that sexxxx before marriage is a sin..but mostly a people now a days when it go through into a relationship sexxxx is already there..they think that relationship is useless without this thing..but they don't think that sexxxx cannot help them to make thier relationship hold..at the end it is the the hand of the lovers..because when you go into marriage sexxxx is not only a center in your marriage but the financial is also important on how to support your family on how to handle with it..it is about 6-10years a period of adjustment before you really know what is your partner has..

it is not good i think, especially for woman. in my opinion, marriage is gambling. it is very different between marriage and relationship. when we still in relationship status, we tend to show a good think...

When my husband and I decided to just do a civil ceremony before leaving the States for Japan to teach English for a year, our parents flip flopped. My family is very conservative,and all of a sudden my mom was telling me to "live in sin." for a year, come back and get married. My mother in law, who lived with my father in law before they were married, decided that my hubby and i should get married before leaving. we eventually decided to get married, because it was better and easier for us to be married over there. If our placement had been in a conservative part of Japan, we would have had to live in separate places.