Couples who refuse to get married

[david51058]

Why is it there are some couple who refuse point blank to get married? I have nothing against unmarried couples, I just don't understand their reasoning. They live together for years but don't make the commitment to each other by getting married. The usual line is that they don't need a piece of paper to be committed to each other. Why not just do it, especially if they have children? It's not difficult. What is the problem?
It strikes me that the real reason is they are not 100% sure and want to leave the door ajar just in case it all goes wrong and if they are not married it will be easier to escape. The fact that they have had children which most people would think is the ultimate commitment seems not to have any bearing on the matter.

[murraymints]

would not want to wear that particular t shirt again !!

[stoofur]

It costs money?

[squarebear]

Why would they want to get married?

[redcrx]

if having children is their commitment then why should they get married?
Im not married, my partner and I have 2 kids and are happy. Will a wedding certificate change that in any way? will we be happier the next day?

But if mr CRX is reading this, i would still like to be married!!! lol

[rowanwitch]

It could also be they have friends whose relationship have colllapsed soonafter marriage despite being together perfectly happily for years

[cazzz1975]

I think its not the most necessary thing if you have been together long term, probably if there were no fuss involved the couple would marry, its all the hassle of arranging a wedding financially and to keep family happy by having a big do'

all very costly

[LoftyLottie]

It hardly costs any money to get married.

Actually, each to his own, but it probably costs far less to get married than to have to go through all the rigmorole (sp) of getting legal protection set up.

Getting married involves the cost of a marriage licence. It's weddings that cost money.

[radiogaga]

money issues, if its not broke dont fix it?
some veiw marrage as an outdated guesture, rather than lack of commital.

[LoftyLottie]

Blow the family Cazz!!

[snags]

CD refuses to marry me and I can't really say I blame her...

[McMouse]

If an unmarried relationship fails then there may be all sorts of issues over property and other assets.

[cazzz1975]

if it were that easy lottie!

[LoftyLottie]

Actually, I still like the idea of marriage coming before the children. Not because of any moral issues. I can't come to terms with people having their children and then splashing out on a big white wedding. It seems daft to me.

[Ankou]

i refuse point blankly to marry my girlfriend. it s a personal choice based on money, real estate possessions, cars, and my wife finding out.

[gingejbee]

Now.....on to couples who REFUSE to have children!

[mccfluff]

i couldn;t get married, i couldn;t spend all that money on something so pointless IMO

[mccfluff]

ooo that's me as well ginge, refuse to get married or have kids, ha ha