Posted by Krazy Kat on June 26, 2002, at 18:24:04
In reply to Re: Till Death Do Us Part?, posted by NikkiT2 on June 25, 2002, at 6:51:03
I wrote this long reply and then canned it ---
My parents have been married 46 years, my sister 22 yrs., myself 10 years (and I'm only 31 AND I planned on getting married AT 31, if not later, or if ever at all. :)).
Why get married if that commitment is not dear to you? I'll tell you, it offers a great deal of relief and security legally for both partners, which is partly why gays and lesbians have been fighting for that right for years.
Oh, it's still relevant all right. Personally, I'm very liberal on the subject, and would have been happy to be a hippy couple with no papers. But I can say that Because we've been married 10 years. :) And I think that's just my inner Jessica Lange talkin', frankly.
Also, a marriage certificate is very vital when one hits those rough spots and wants to quit. It makes one stop and think, and adds a buffer for awhile.
-kk
poster:Krazy Kat
thread:198
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faith/20020527/msgs/222.html