Is cohabitation before marriage appropriate?

by tblackb Posted 2012/07/15 02:26:13

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	yes	22 votes	63%
	no	2 votes	6%
	Undecided	10 votes	29%
	None of the above	1 vote	3%

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/07/16 17:30:30

yes

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i don't see a problem with it

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FortunaVeritas 2012/07/16 05:35:10

yes

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For some people.

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BBCoach21 2012/07/15 20:34:33

yes

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I think living together can give each person a realistic experience to base future plans upon. It is certainly not as bad as the many religions make it out to be.

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none 2012/07/15 17:43:52

yes

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Knowing if you can live with someone on a day to day basis dealing with everyday problems is not a bad thing.

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ģhøṡτ øώl 2012/07/15 13:59:09

Undecided

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With the trials and tribulations of our modern day society, I believe it is sometimes the only good option some people have.

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✞Knight of Honor 2012/07/15 09:54:47

Undecided

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It really depends on the circumstance.

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Barefooted Nana ∞ijm♥∞AFCL 2012/07/15 06:44:15

Undecided

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That would be up to the couple but I do know that there is a higher divorce rate between those who live together first than those who wait by 2 to 1.

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Wolfman 2012/07/15 06:41:28

Undecided

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Not for me. Perhaps for others.

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RogerCoppock 2012/07/15 05:54:24

Undecided

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In the past, no. Today, yes, apparently.

"The Pill" changed everything.

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Barefoo... to RogerCo... 2012/07/15 06:44:51

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Yes it did. :(

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rand 2012/07/15 05:35:34

yes

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For me it was critical. I'm a hands on learner. But according to research cohabitation does not improve the odds of a marriage working long term.

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Pele Emerging 2012/07/15 05:29:32

Undecided

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I married young--probably way too young. I wonder in hindsight if it wasn't at least in part because I was wanting sex on a regular basis. Maybe, if I'd lived with my ex, I wouldn't have married so young.

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Party of One 2012/07/15 05:21:40

yes

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It's been appropriate for me...it won't be for everyone.

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Metaldane 2012/07/15 04:55:52

yes

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Yea many couples don't even get married anymore.

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GeminiWolf 2012/07/15 04:53:07

yes

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I prefer to test the waters before diving in.

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Party o... to GeminiWolf 2012/07/15 05:24:01

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Men worry about the phrase "diving in", lol

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GeminiWolf to Party o... 2012/07/15 05:26:03

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then we can continue to test the waters. That's usually the most fun part anyway. ;)

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Party o... to GeminiWolf 2012/07/15 08:20:30

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Yeh...fluids are fun, no argument, there, lol

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Anna 2012/07/15 03:00:03

yes

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You learn things about a person by living with them, things that could easily be a deal breaker, such as her tendency to stab anyone who looks at her funny before her morning coffee, or his habit of wall painting with his poop. Besides, not everyone wants to get married, but still might wish to live with their partners.

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Party o... to Anna 2012/07/15 05:25:31

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lmao...Well, that's descriptive LOL :D

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Anna to Party o... 2012/07/15 05:46:51

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Haha I was trying to think of something that no one would deny was a deal breaker.

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Party o... to Anna 2012/07/15 08:21:18

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lmao...Great News!! You succeeded LOL :D

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Jdogg 2012/07/15 02:48:58

yes

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Many may not agree with that, But it's best to find out if you and that person will make it or not,

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Dagon 2012/07/15 02:35:03
sockpuppet 2012/07/15 02:33:48

yes

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Best if they're not spawning before they decide they're right for each other, though.

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Party o... to sockpuppet 2012/07/15 05:26:39

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Very definitely not a smart move ;D

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Mike 2012/07/15 02:33:09

None of the above

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Financial education is needed before marriage!

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Red 2012/07/15 02:32:10
the judgebigdogeagle 2012/07/15 02:29:17

yes

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Most couples start living between places before they end up giving up one or the others place.

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☆ElenaDiamond☆ 2012/07/15 02:27:36

no

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No. It is the fast track to never getting married.

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Manda 2012/07/15 02:27:08

yes

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I think so...it's nice to know what you're getting into before you make it legal.

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tblackb to Manda 2012/07/15 02:59:22

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i do to. I with a woman I dated while in grad school and we found out that dating was fine but living together was a whole different ballgame

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