Cohabiting- Why it does not make sense
Posted: February 25, 2008Why bother getting married when living togetjher is so much easier ? That is what a lot of couples are asking today. It may seem like a good alternative, but the reality is that most couples who cohabit do not stay together for long.
In fact, research shows that they have a 46% greater chace of breaking up. This may be due to the fact that those who cohabit has no intention to commit themselves to each other or have failed to see the importance of marriage.
We could debate the wisdom of living together before marriage.
The truth is that marriage holds people together during tough times. People who have made the commitment are much less likely to dump their partner.
Marriage also provides stability for children. When kids know that their parents are married they grow up with a greater sense of security. Marriage not only makes for a healthier couple but also happier children.
The bottom line : It just make sense to be married.
People think living together is trying it out first to see if it works. But the very presumption that it may not work accounts for the high break up. I agree, it makes sense to get married.
February 25, 2008 at 9:08 pmPamela, I like your blog and we seem to have similar values. I wonder if you’d like to guest post on mine.
February 25, 2008 at 9:10 pmKaty
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February 27, 2008 at 4:12 pm