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I don't think he needs to back that up. I mean there isn't a whole lot of difference between an amorous, unmarried couple who cohabitates together or an amorou
by Zimahl 14y ago
I don't think he needs to back that up. I mean there isn't a whole lot of difference between an amorous, unmarried couple who cohabitates together or an amorous, married couple who cohabitates together. In the US, other than a document from the state you were married in, there's just about zero difference, other than societal views.
(BTW, I know my above doesn't apply to homosexual couples. I'm purposely ignoring it right now because it doesn't suit my explanation. Those are issues that need to be resolved by SCOTUS.)
- jacoblyles 14y agoMaybe societal views and expectations are an important factor in stability.
- pbhjpbhj 14y agoWhat about vows? In the UK, at least, it's normal for a wedding to include vows - promises if you will - of how the couple will devote themselves to one another, sacrifice for one another, et cetera. The institution of marriage has at it's centre the continuation of family whilst co-habitation does not. Marriage is also a lifelong commitment, co-habitation is not. It's maybe like saying there's no difference between soldiers who've vowed to serve and protect people and if necessary lay down their lives doing so and hired mercenaries who're doing a protection detail.