they are both a long term commitment, and under civil union law(here at least) any couple who lives together for 2 years is effectively in a civil union. i dont think there is a big difference between the 2.
Moving in "common-law" is made for all those "wives" that can't get their man to say I do and still want to get half when it ultimately fails.
The saying goes, "You have to be friends before you can be lovers." What better way to get to be friends then to move in together. I've seen a lot of couples get married first, then quickly get divorced because they find out they can't live together.
I believe it should state more moving in Vs marriage. For the simple fact that moving in is so much harder. Do you remember the first time you slept with a girl and actually slept, you get nerves because their someone in your bed so you want to talk hughing only lasts until she rolls over and the bed seems always to small. Annyway their are a million reasons why moving in is so much harder. That it's finaly nice to give a big party abouth it and then she (generally) go's crazy and spend half a year of salary in a single day... There both worth it.
Marriage is the expensive version of "moving in".Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! It depends on the couple really. If a couple wish to move in together to see how it goes, then they should not get married before doing so. If it does not work out, then the divorce could be expensive. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. My husband and I lived together for quite a few years before we got married and the marriage was not something we actually planned to do. We were on holidays and thought 'what the hell' and literally eloped. Was much more pleasant than the whole white wedding thing, which was not our thing and I doubt either of us would have wanted to even have such a wedding to be honest. Plus it was more personal and private which is what a wedding ceremony should really be about. I've never understood those who spend thousands of dollars on a wedding that lasts a couple of hours and then they find themselves in heavy debt for years afterwardPlease Register or Log in to view the hidden image!.. It is a matter of personal opinion I guess. It is a thing of personal choice and never something either should feel pressured into doing. And that applies to both marriage or moving in together.
Yes, it very much depends on the two people involved. If they are compatible, it makes no difference whether they're married or just living together. The general rule, however, is - if one is having doubts about getting married, it's probably better not to.
Moving in (make this a poll, btw). Marriage is for trapping people and getting loot. Marriage is stupid. I think we should let gays marry and forbid heterosexuals from getting married anymore. Let THEM be miserable for awhile.
Exactly. And it is no coincidence that having K.I.D.S. is the worst life decision you will ever make, second only to Marriage. Which is why people are crazy enough to get Married in the first place, they are afflicted with the STD known as K.I.D.S. Of course, the people that already have this disorder tell you that it isn't so bad, which is the same thing people with Herpes tell you when THEY are trying to get laid.
He didn't say or imply anything whatsoever about kids. So ....why did you automatically jump to that conclusion? Besides, many, many people are having kids without getting married ...it ain't no big deal anymore in this day n' time. Baron Max
In Canada, after 2 months you are considered legally married. So here it doesnt matter either way. Quick side note here, guys can sue for spousal support here too.
In California and many other states in the U.S., there is no such thing as common-law marriage. You can live together for fifty years and you're still two single people. Legally, there are two reasons for marriage. The most obvious is if you plan to have children (or don't plan to and have them anyway). The other is income tax. If only one spouse is employed, you save a fortune in taxes by filing a joint return. Other than that it's strictly a spiritual thing and you don't have to be religious to have a spirit. Counselor Deanna Troi said it best on Star Trek TNG: "Marriage is a commitment to share who you are with another person."
Marriage is a bigger, longer committment. Usually the people go into it with forever being the definition of the rest of their relationship (ha).
"Moving in together is a commitment to share who you are with another person." Don't see much difference, do you? Or is a little piece of paper such a big deal? Baron Max
