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Old 03-19-2007, 08:45 PM
 
Location: Richmond
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I think its wrong. I think people should be married if they are living together. Its a form of adultry.

I think that if two people are living together outside of marriage, all sorts of problem could arise. I'm not judging people who do, but I think its a big mistake.

Discuss.
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:04 PM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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We've had this thread a while back.

I think it's fine if two people live together without being married. Many people I know do it and it works well. But to each his own...
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Camano Island, WA
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I agree...to each their own.

Both my brothers live with their SO. And neither are married...going on twenty and twenty-five year anniversary for both. It's what works for them. They also have half interest in each others home as well as business partners.
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:59 PM
 
Location: Richmond
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But they're not joined in marriage in the eyes of God.

Thats a sin.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:03 PM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Thats a sin.
Many things are a sin, we as a human race aren't perfect. I called into work "sick" today; was I actually sick? No, but it's a little white lie that doesn't hurt anybody. I don't count that as a sin.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:09 PM
 
Location: SE Florida
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My two great aunts lived together for 45 years without being married.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:16 PM
 
Location: Where the real happy cows reside!
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Totally agree ... each to their own. I'd rather be a sinner than stuck in a loveless marriage for the rest of my life since my "religion" believes in the sanctity of marriage and that divorce is not an option. Wow, I probably should have at least ten kids too, since contraception is a no, no as well.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:19 PM
 
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But they're not joined in marriage in the eyes of God.

Thats a sin.
It's a sin only to people whose religious beliefs define it as such. Not all do.

I personally see nothing wrong with people living together "without benefit of marriage" (as the saying used to be!). In fact IMHO if things are handled sensibly there can be far less legal fallout resulting from a breakup of domestic partners than from spouses. My son lives with his girlfriend and my daughter lives with her boyfriend (they're in their early and late twenties, respectively) and I am far happier about that arrangement than I would be if either one married their current housemates.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:24 PM
 
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But they're not joined in marriage in the eyes of God.

Thats a sin.
Are you sure that is a SIN???? I wouldn't concern yourself too much about it.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:26 PM
 
Location: Richmond
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Technically it is sin. Especially if they are having sexual relations and aren't married.
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