Not to be un-romantic, but the legal aspects of marriage need to be considered. Dealing with the insurance, medical decisions, etc. was so much easier. You still should have power of attorney for one another, but being able to produce that marriage license makes a lot of things easier.
There are still many legal benefits to marriage. It was not until I reached retirement age and learned about spousal Social Security benefits that I was especially glad I had been married to my first wife for more than ten years. No points for live-ins.
My second wife and I married after a few years together, when she realized I would not be allowed to visit her in a hospital room unless we were married.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 months ago
That’s pretty much what a marriage is.
MIHorn Premium Member about 2 months ago
Not to be un-romantic, but the legal aspects of marriage need to be considered. Dealing with the insurance, medical decisions, etc. was so much easier. You still should have power of attorney for one another, but being able to produce that marriage license makes a lot of things easier.
think it through about 2 months ago
Marriage will kill that quickly.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
There are still many legal benefits to marriage. It was not until I reached retirement age and learned about spousal Social Security benefits that I was especially glad I had been married to my first wife for more than ten years. No points for live-ins.
My second wife and I married after a few years together, when she realized I would not be allowed to visit her in a hospital room unless we were married.
Bex Premium Member about 2 months ago
If it’s just your parents saying that, no worries, but if your adult children think it’s a promising idea, you should give it some consideration
lawguy05 about 2 months ago
And the s#x.
Smeagol about 2 months ago
Enjoying each other’s company is a good thing.