[Celtjew Libertarian]

From the article, it sounds as though most of these couples have been playing house for a while anyway, even though it doesn't prepare them for true commitment

My wife and I "played house" for more than a year before we were married (though we were engaged at the time). It gave us a chance to work on and out a lot of things together -- financial thoughts, parenting styles, shopping together, dealing with friends (troublesome and otherwise). I think our marriage has been been smoother and worked better for it.

[It's me]

My wife and I "played house" for more than a year before we were married (though we were engaged at the time). It gave us a chance to work on and out a lot of things together -- financial thoughts, parenting styles, shopping together, dealing with friends (troublesome and otherwise). I think our marriage has been been smoother and worked better for it. Not neccessarily, you just described the first year of most marriages. Why not get married at the start? Didn't really think you loved him/her?

[SuziQ]

I'm glad for you and your wife! May you have many more years of happiness!

[frgoff]

I think our marriage has been been smoother and worked better for it.

Two things separate us from the animals. One, we use cutlery, and, two, we can rationalize anything.