a "live in" relationship or a "married life"?

It depends on where I am. If I'm in a country without divorce, I think it's much better to elope. Somehow, it might be better to elope first before marriage. Why? You save money but not having a wedding. You can say goodbye easier if you're not married. But then if you only eloped and have kids and you split up, the girl is always at the losing end. If I live in the US, I prefer to be married. You have more rights after a divorce and the kids will not suffer because the man will be obligated to pay child support.