There are more couples living together now than at any other time.
In almost all of these relationships, at some time or other, the question will be asked; should we get married? There are many benefits to getting married, equally, there are many reasons not to get married.
This article will be discussing whether, if you are in a stable relationship, it is advisable to marry.
There is a saying, 'if it isn't broken don't fix it,' which you could do a lot worse than apply to your relationship when considering marriage.
If your relationship is running smoothly, where is the drive to marry coming from? It could be a sign that one half of the relationship is unsatisfied; this can be addressed in a lot less dramatic ways than getting married.
If it is the case that one half of the couple is unhappy with the relationship as it stands, then getting married will not solve this problem; I have seen many previously working relationships falter after marriage.
Marriage is not a sticking plaster for a wounded relationship, but rather another level of commitment to which a couple can aspire.
In my opinion, some relationships simply do not benefit from marriage.
The pressure of conforming to roles that marriage forces us to adopt is not suitable for all couples.
I feel that if a relationship is working well outside of the framework that marriage offers, then it is best to leave well alone.
Marriage is not for everyone, although if it is treated with respect and worked at by couples, then it is probably the most rewarding institution in which to live.