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Originally Posted by lettie
I have to admit that I am one of the people who is not legally married. Me and Sparks live together and recently bought a new house. We are co-dependent on each other financially and in every way that a married couple would be.
I don't feel that I need a piece of paper to tell me that I'm married because for all intents and purposes we already are.
My only word of advice to co-habiting couples would be to protect yourselves legally, nominate pensions, life insurances etc.....
Marriage and living together isn't just about romance, it is also about the merging and protection of both of your assets. For those of us who have been married (I was married several years ago), we know only too well that divorce can have a massive impact on your pocket as well as your psyche.
I did my own divorce and never used a solicitor, it was this that made me realise that it is entirely possible to look after each other legally and financially without that piece of paper.
In my book it's each to their own. Sparks and I had a very public romance right here on Accyweb where we met. That romance is still there, without the need for the piece of paper.  |
You two are another example, like Marg P gave.
Two very different people, who fit together perfectly as a couple.
I wouldn't see you two any differently if you were wed.
You're a couple. A lovely couple, end of.
My mum and dad had nothing at all in common, as far as interests were concerned, except they shared ideals, and morals, which meant they were very happy as a couple.
I think it's great, when people meet the other half, they're meant to be with.
Although personally I'd hate it.
I was born to be a singleton, and that's the way it'll stay.