Our previous generation, will find a lot of differences in the way our Indian society has shaped up and a ‘live-in’ kind of living arrangement between two people, would be a cultural shock. Seriously, they do not need to understand and approve of everything that has changed overtime!
But we, the younger generation too, more often than not, end up forming opinions about people, we believe are 'different’.
These days, when divorce lawyers are minting money and no one can truly claim to be “pure & pious” before entering into a legal relationship, let's consider the benefits that a live-in relationship has to offer:
1.Lesser responsibilities
Married couples share responsibilities of their families, finances, and societal duties. They are always striving to maintain a satisfactory balance in the society. In a live-in relationship, you can share and divide your expenses. There lies no pressure of pleasing relatives and parents, and one can enjoy their personal space.
Married couples share responsibilities of their families, finances, and societal duties. They are always striving to maintain a satisfactory balance in the society. In a live-in relationship, you can share and divide your expenses. There lies no pressure of pleasing relatives and parents, and one can enjoy their personal space.
In a typical Indian patriarchal society, it's the wife who majorly bears the burden of pleasing everyone (more often than not)
2. Low legal hassles
Divorce is an ugly possibility of marital ending, which can be a bitter and traumatic experience. Live-in relationship gives you an emotional advantage. Handling a breakup is definitely easier than going through the trauma of a messy divorce.
2. Low legal hassles
Divorce is an ugly possibility of marital ending, which can be a bitter and traumatic experience. Live-in relationship gives you an emotional advantage. Handling a breakup is definitely easier than going through the trauma of a messy divorce.
3. Financial freedom
Marriage brings in the added responsibility of maintaining joint financial ventures and dual banking operations for ease of spending.
Marriage brings in the added responsibility of maintaining joint financial ventures and dual banking operations for ease of spending.
Or the case could be exactly reverse too. An earning spouse may choose to keep the non earning(the homemaker) one; financially crippled, by controling his/her expenses through contestant supervision, interogations, etc.
One of the biggest advantages of live-in relationship is the division of expenses; where each individual is responsible for his /her own self.You enjoy our respective financial freedom besides ofcourse sharing the rent and utility bills commonly used.
Easier rental accommodation:
These days, most of the residential buildings have the rules of allowing only couples as tenants. A live-in relationship atleast spares you of this and many other hassles which singles face on a daily basis.
Test for marriage
A person can pretend to be someone that they are not when they meet you occasionally (during your courtship period), but no one can pretend or hide their true personality 24x7.
A person can pretend to be someone that they are not when they meet you occasionally (during your courtship period), but no one can pretend or hide their true personality 24x7.
Does he/she stand up for you when needed?
What about the important qualities needed to be a good parent?
You can discuss your future plans before taking the big leap.
Mutual respect
In a live-in relationship both partners are truly equal, whether it is in their freedom or in their insecurities. Both of them know that the door is always open; so they will always make extra efforts to make their partner feel secure in the relationship. This would also tell you how loyal, compatible and trustworthy your partner is.
In a live-in relationship both partners are truly equal, whether it is in their freedom or in their insecurities. Both of them know that the door is always open; so they will always make extra efforts to make their partner feel secure in the relationship. This would also tell you how loyal, compatible and trustworthy your partner is.
Ours is a generation of failed marriages; and most of us are not in the 'perfect relationship’ ourselves, so who are we to judge/criticise someone as outcast?
Afterall, everyone gets one shot at what we call “life”, and what's wrong in getting into a relationship with someone, already known to you!
[PS: This writeup is strictly based my personal opinion. I find people being unnecessary judgemental and sometimes; even take pride in gossiping and looking down upon people, not adhering to societal norms. Your views on the topic may differ from mine for reasons that you may believe in. Thanks for reading though!].
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