Originally Posted by
SelflessnHumble
The fact is: to fully get to know someone: you need to live with them!
Hah! You think living with someone is any guarantee you "know" them? People evolve over time, and their needs change in ways that cannot be anticipated, whether you live with them before getting married, or not.
I - for one - do not consider "common law" marriages to be a marriage at all. In fact, I consider it a way for people (usually male) to avoid getting married. Say what you will about marriage, but the truth is that most women want a man who loves them enough to take this step.
Relax... I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts - can you show me where it hurts?