How did you *know* you were ready to get married to the girl you love?

[SpecialEd]

There is a lot of talk about living with your SO for an extended amout of time before marriage. I waited until after marriage to live with my wife and haven't run into any problems sharing one roof. Its actually been wonderful!

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'm with remagavon in that its not nescessary to live with eachother to know if your ready for marriage. In fact, if you're not sure you want to get married, why would you want to live together? I've seen a lot of heartache over couples who have lived together and then broken up.

 

[uberman]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: uberman
The point is, "Why get married at all?"

For practicality: health insurance, taxes, etc?

I understand your point. Each marriage is different, but I was hoping you could be married with a legal contract. I mean you cohabitate, share money, enjoy joint health benefits, while keeping a legal contract in place similar to a prenup. A divorce is expensive, and legal fees can go from $20,000.00 to $60,000.00 easy. Spending a small amount to protect your rights in the beginning could save a lot of headaches later on.

 

[shadow9d9]

Originally posted by: SpecialEd
There is a lot of talk about living with your SO for an extended amout of time before marriage. I waited until after marriage to live with my wife and haven't run into any problems sharing one roof. Its actually been wonderful!

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'm with remagavon in that its not nescessary to live with eachother to know if your ready for marriage. In fact, if you're not sure you want to get married, why would you want to live together? I've seen a lot of heartache over couples who have lived together and then broken up.

It is completely logical to live first.... best to find out if you get along in close quarters.. If you wait until marriage and you move in and it is unlievable, you need to pay for a divorce...

" I've seen a lot of heartache over couples who have lived together and then broken up."

This is not preferable to marriage/weddings and then divorce?

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: BlancoNino
My dad says I'm not ready...I can easily move out with my girlfriend and be fairly financially stable. We are both responsible and mature (90% of it is her though, of course).

How did you know you were ready to get married?

Discuss.

You're Dad is correct.

How old are you anyway? I believe that people should not marry under the age of 25.

I dont think you can apply one age liit to everyone. My cousin is 38 and I wouldn't want my worst enemy to marry him, he simply still isn't mature enough. On the other hand my friend got married right out of high school and I don't know a happier couple (14 years later)

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: akshatp
I knew I was ready after I bought her a $14k engagement ring and didn't want to get pwned if she left with it!

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christ my brothers new car didnt even cost that much