single for life or what

[habiba]

why do we not see couples lasting longer in marriages

[jills]

well we've been topgether for 15 years, met when we were both just 18, at Uni. Yes, we've had our ups and downs, and I wouldn't change a thing. It's made us who we are today, as we've really grown up together, learning lots along the way. We've now got a gorgeous baby boy and that has brought us even closer together. Are we married? Nope. Honestly never seriously considered it. We did get engaged in a very romantic moment a few years ago, but no wedding plans at all. To me, I just don't really see any reason to get married. I can't see how it would improve what we have, neither of us are in any way religious, and I have never yearned to be a bride. When we took the decision to try for a baby, that was such a huge decision, so much greater than getting married would be, and we looked at our relationship and how a baby would alter that. 1 year on, we couldn't be happier with our lives and I'm as sure as I can be that we will grow old together, watching our family grow.. I can't wait......

[Quizmonster]

Thanks for your response, Zgma. I'm sure you're right about the significance of suddenly querying whether they share life objectives.

[cheyenne]

hi folks,ive been living with my partner for24years we never got around to getting married.we have a 17 year old boy and a 15 year old girl.i dont condem people who get married good luck to them.im going to my nephews wedding in october,hes in the paralympic team at the olympics (hoping to get a gold in judo)darren kail.sorry i had to slip that in .and i hope he has many years of wedded bliss.p.s congratulations to smudge and her hubby.

[cheyenne]

are you still with us smudge??

[smudge]

Hi Vinny, thank you for for sentiments, very kind of you, we had a wonderful Ruby Wedding Anniversary. As you can see, I'm still on here - just about! Good luck to your nephew Darren in the paralympics - I really do admire him.