I cannot remember the last time I knew a Couple that had not lived together before getting Married. In fact, I know a few Couples that got Married after having a Child, not before or even during the Pregnancy.
There used to be a whole bunch of six Month “Full Term” Pregnancies in the day. Now they make Wedding Gowns with Elastic Waist Bands.
Heck, on this very Conservative Forum there are many people who choose to cohabitate with their significant other without the benefit of Marriage.
Not being Judgmental since I did the same over 30 Years ago. My Mother was not pleased and I’m a Guy. #;^)
That was never considered a Conservative Value but times have changed.
Time to face the fact that the goal of Marriage is becoming an afterthought in a Relationship, unless you’re Gay of course.
>Heck, on this very Conservative Forum there are many people who choose to cohabitate with their significant other without the benefit of Marriage.
Only one of the friends I grew up with is still married and his wife regally cheats on him. He can’t divorce her because it will destroy his small business. So he pretends it’s not happening(no kids) and I used to follow her adventures on face book before I deleted my account. His brother wisely decided to have kids without signing the sate contract and his “girlfriend”(Really his wife in all but name) is much more faithful to him and his home life happier because he can split any moment he chooses. Signing up for state marriage gives them women all the power and they tend to abuse it.
I’m not saying the situation is right, but given the alternatives men are making rational choices.