How many here will never get married?

Contributor: AU AU
I am not in a hurry even if I've been in a happy relationship with my partner for years. As we see ourselves living together for the rest of our lives, it might be practical to get married. We probably will.
09/19/2012
Contributor: amazon amazon
Works great the way it is now
09/24/2012
Contributor: tami tami
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Originally posted by Terri69
How many here never plan on getting married?
was married but don't think will ever do it again,,, happy living together I guess
11/10/2012
Contributor: MissCandyland MissCandyland
Maybe one day...
11/11/2012
Contributor: Martiniman Martiniman
18 years strong
11/11/2012
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
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Originally posted by PassionateLover2
You shouldn't worry JR, the older you get the better mature women see you; especially those women in retirement homes!!!
JR - I was 34 and single - pretty much stopped looking, then met the love of my life. Married at 35 - 23+ years ago!
11/11/2012
Contributor: Ivanna Ivanna
I used to say that I would never but now I cant wait to
11/11/2012
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Gunsmoke
JR - I was 34 and single - pretty much stopped looking, then met the love of my life. Married at 35 - 23+ years ago!


There may be hope yet then!
11/12/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Beck
I am married. Though it wasn't the plan. (I use to think marriage was just paper.) However, you have to think about what you need to do. I can't be on hubbies health insurance without being married. I have no say in his medical treatments and ... more
I agree completely. There many perks that go along with marriage, and protections for both men and women. (The protections and rights are many of the reasons that gay marriage should be legal, too.)

I feel more secure, both financially and emotionally being married, my husband and I have rights than non-married people are not able to share with each other, even in addition to hospital visitation and decision making (you can actually legally make anyone your Medical Proxy, married to that person or not, but it's a lot easier if the two of you are legally married) and insurance. (I honestly think it's irresponsible to not do everything you can to get health insurance. No one can guarantee they (or their children) will never get sick and the high cost of health care is greatly due to those who don't pay and don't have insurance using the system while everyone who does "play" pays for it.) The place where my husband works does have Life Partner Insurance, both for G&L couples and for unmarried, but living together hetero couples. But, most companies don't offer things like this. I wouldn't feel safe for a moment without health insurance. No one can guarantee they will "never" get sick or injured. As I work part time, I don't get health insurance from my employer, but I have been on my husband's insurance plan since the day we got married.

I feel strongly, along with many others here that marriage is a LOT more than "a piece of paper." It is a legal contract that grants rights and benefits, that no other contract can fully grant.

Not to mention that I love my husband and being legally as well as emotionally bonded makes both of us happy.

It may not be for everyone, but it works really well for us.
11/12/2012
Contributor: ShadowedSeductress ShadowedSeductress
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Originally posted by Beck
I am married. Though it wasn't the plan. (I use to think marriage was just paper.) However, you have to think about what you need to do. I can't be on hubbies health insurance without being married. I have no say in his medical treatments and ... more
Yes I agree with this! It comes with its benefits. Not to mention life insurance and such to protect the other spouse and potential children.

Marriage is pretty important to me. Nothing wrong with not wanting to marry if that is your choice, but I sure hope I will. My partner and I attended a bridal show recently to see what we want to do for our wedding
11/12/2012
Contributor: Gluesnffr Gluesnffr
I plan on marrying my girl one day.
11/12/2012