Cohabitation
Raema Miles
ENC1101 (online)
T. Thomas
11/22/2014
Word Count: 1131
Cohabitation Before Marriage is it Good or Bad?
One significant increase in trends is living together before marriage which has created a new term called: Cohabitation. Cohabitation has become very popular among our society in the United States. "According to the latest data from the CDC, nearly half of American women aged 15-44 have lived with a partner sans wedding ring between 2006-2010, up from just 34 percent of women in 1995. Moreover, according to experts, that number has probably continued to rise since 2010." Despite the growing popularity of cohabitation, many Americans continue to have conflicting views. Living together before marriage for some has its advantages, helping them financially, they also believe it to be socially acceptable, and look at it almost as a head start on marriage. While others disagree and say it is against their religious beliefs, inappropriate for all involved, and raises the chance for divorce. Whatever the case may be, living together before marriage for many people despite the trend is up for debate. However, living together before marriage does not seem to have the negative effects that people claim it too, instead living together before marriage can be very beneficial for a couple. (Guren)
Living together before marriage has been happening for many years, couples who decide to cohabitate before marrying have many benefits compared to those who choose to wait until after marriage. For example, cohabitating couples can get to know each other on a more personal level, allowing them to experience each other’s habits. In particular, they can experience each other’s pet peeves, inconsistencies, mood swings, and the whole process of marriage before tying the knot. Many couples have entirely different practices. Whether they are eating, sleeping or personal hygiene; just to name a few. Most individuals have very specific preferences. Living with someone prior to
ENC1101 (online)
T. Thomas
11/22/2014
Word Count: 1131
Cohabitation Before Marriage is it Good or Bad?
One significant increase in trends is living together before marriage which has created a new term called: Cohabitation. Cohabitation has become very popular among our society in the United States. "According to the latest data from the CDC, nearly half of American women aged 15-44 have lived with a partner sans wedding ring between 2006-2010, up from just 34 percent of women in 1995. Moreover, according to experts, that number has probably continued to rise since 2010." Despite the growing popularity of cohabitation, many Americans continue to have conflicting views. Living together before marriage for some has its advantages, helping them financially, they also believe it to be socially acceptable, and look at it almost as a head start on marriage. While others disagree and say it is against their religious beliefs, inappropriate for all involved, and raises the chance for divorce. Whatever the case may be, living together before marriage for many people despite the trend is up for debate. However, living together before marriage does not seem to have the negative effects that people claim it too, instead living together before marriage can be very beneficial for a couple. (Guren)
Living together before marriage has been happening for many years, couples who decide to cohabitate before marrying have many benefits compared to those who choose to wait until after marriage. For example, cohabitating couples can get to know each other on a more personal level, allowing them to experience each other’s habits. In particular, they can experience each other’s pet peeves, inconsistencies, mood swings, and the whole process of marriage before tying the knot. Many couples have entirely different practices. Whether they are eating, sleeping or personal hygiene; just to name a few. Most individuals have very specific preferences. Living with someone prior to