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Date Posted: 14:39:21 07/07/12 Sat
Author: Cece
Subject: We take greater care to legally protect our property, companies, real estate, etc. than we do our children. One of my lovely nieces and her great husband, waited until they had three children before they got married. The oldest was around 10 when they finally had a quiet family wedding and a weekend away. My sister and BIL (her parents) were very relieved. My niece put it down to procrastination on her part. She is usually fare more organised than that. Oh well...all is good. (inside)
In reply to: chris k 's message, "and lastly- living together five years and have a 5 year old son. I hope it lasts. Statistics say folks who live together before marrying have a 50% higher divorce rate than folks who don't. I think I'd be more inclined to enjoy the moment if they hadn't had a 5 yr old son. Inside I know I'll go long again" on 08:06:04 07/07/12 Sat

First and foremost, marriage is a legal (not religious) institution, which is why I believe all adults should have the right to protect themselves and their children legally through marriage. The religious part is all up to the individual and the rules of their faith. The legal part is the constant for everyone. The big wedding is unnecessary, but sometimes a very nice way to join two families with a celebration. It shouldn't break the bank.

My DH and I lived together for 6 yrs in the early 70s. But when we got serious about having children, we got married in a registry office with only 2 friends in attendance. The children never arrived (not our choice), but we've been married for 35.5 yrs. Not too shabby. It's the marriage, not the big wedding, that's important to me.

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