Cohabitation

It makes sense why so many couples in today's world want to cohabit. They say "Let's not ruin what we have by getting married." People think marriage weighs you down and ruins their lives when really it has more positive effects than we know.

The growth of unmarried cohabitation doesn't appear to be in children's or society's best interest. Evidence has suggested it actually weakens marriage, damaging our social well-being. I think that for those who cohabit, they don't want to get married because they have lost the spark or curiosity of what it's like to start a life together. It's boring all of the sudden and they might be too lazy to rekindle the fire that was once there.

Here are some myths on marriage stinks and cohabitation:
1) Single life is better
--There is no commitment to children or having to always be there for the significant other.
2) Marriage takes a toll on your life/health
--False. When in school, my husband and I have so much less stress because we're married and can rely on each other for help.
3) Marriage sex gets old and boring
--It does not have to be boring. You need to constantly be rekindling the fire in your relationship and making an effort to keep that spark in your marriage.

For my own marriage, I know it is vital to rekindle that fire very often. We need to remember why we feel in love and how it felt for all those "first-timers."