Ok I'd like a vote

[4getmenot]

Does marriage make you more committed or does it not matter? Is someone living with a partner less commited than if they were married?

[Katie~77]

At the risk of being shouted at....... I think it's probably harder to walk away from a marriage.x

[wigglebum]

I think it a case of depends on the person

I personally feel more committed being married than when I just lived with someone or should that be closer to being committed!!!

[4getmenot]

not talking about walking away from marriage or getting divorced. I;m asking are you any more commited.

[redcrx]

katie is right, of course its harder to divorce than just walk out.

living together long term is still same level of commitment to me as it would be being married

[Katie~77]

Why only one star??? Did you want me to say there is no difference whether you are married or not???lol.x

[4getmenot]

no I wanted you to answer question lol its not about divorce thats not what I wanted to know. You�re lucky you got one lol

[daffy654]

I'm completely commited to my fiance who I have been with for nearly 14 years now(engaged for 2).I don't think a marriage certificate would make either of us more committed to each other.

[Katie~77]

Well take it back then, I don't want it!!!!!!lol I did answer the question and I will answer it again in a different way if you like........ Marriage is most definitely a much greater commitment than living with someone!!!! There, I've said it!lol.x

[4getmenot]

oh my god its a chatterbank stop being so picky, the questions going to whoever reads it

[Hellyon]

I think if you are living together you are very committed to each other, to prove it you get married to show friends and family just how committed you are so, to answer your question, yes I think married people are more committed.
PS I have been a partner and a wife so don't shout at me!

[stevie c]

i think i would be more committed to my partner if i was married

[4GS]

Same commitment whether kids are involved or nor. It's still a relationship, however, one is by mutual agreement, the other is sanctified by either a religious or civil ceremony, and that ceremony is making a public statement of your relationship, the other is not so public but just as valid

[eyeshade]

Marriage I think, does make you more committed than just cohabitation. I think people are more frightened of getting married these days, it can be very expensive if you have a church wedding running to thousands of pounds and its probably a cheaper option not to get married and cheaper not to have to divorce. When I think how many times I could have got divorced but didn't. By being married I think you work harder at it, well I'd to think so anyway.