Getting married or 'living in sin'?

Boots are being filled all the time TonyB. 😋

Well said MadNad, and, while life presents chances to live, laugh and love - full your boots. 😀

MadMag: good job you waited if he only had the decree nisi !

Goodlife, we intended getting married once his decree nisi came through, but never got round to it until much later when we went to the register office with just one daughter and her booyfriend - I couldn't contemplate being at the centre of a large gathering!

Cheers guys!!🙂

There's some deep stuff here, informed by life's realities. I am intrigued that there has been no weddings that anybody knows of so far, and happy that there are some strong growing and fulfilling relationships amongst you. 🙂🙂
So lets raise a glass to, as MadNad says, that "someone who understands you". 😀

I've realised that true love is not something that happens in an instant. When you meet someone who understands you in every sense with all your good and bad points, but still manages to take time to get to grips with it and vice versa. Love is something that you build as a couple which grows over time!!! It's amazin how different relationships become as you age and become wiser or not as the case may be 😉😋

I had been with my husband for 29 years when he died, but only married for the last 6. Still miss him everyday but life has to go on whether it's alone or with someone new.

To wed or not to wed is not the question but how deep is your love?
Although a veritable institution, like everything else if you don't commit wholeheartedly then how can it possibly sustain forever? Live in the here and now with all your heart and 30 years will pass like the blink of an eye 😉😀 ?

openwater babe: Blimey that was a rough landing I should complain if I was you babe 🙂

My Mum & dad are celebrating 50 years of marriage soon.🙂 Yes, there were ups and downs but lovely 3 daughters kept them together. God bless them, their marriage is strong and soon Diamond Anniversary! 🙂

The thing is that life can be a real bitch at times!!! When you find the right one and it works, it doesn't last because of some kind of tragedy.

On the flip side (like me), you think you might have found the right one in the past, and it turns out to be the totally wrong person for you who demolishes your heart, soul, mind and total being!!! Life can be so unbalanced at times.☹☹

I like Goodlife had a very close marriage for 24 years and died sixteen years ago of Cancer,also my only relationship.Better to marry out of love and respect,not just lust.

Well said MadNad!

I'm up for living in sin, any offers 😋

Well you just never know???? I've never been married because I don't believe in divorce, but if the occasion arises with the right man......then it's worth taking a risk!!! I've met my partner on this site nearly a year ago and we've been dating for almost a year too!! "Never say never" is my motto 🙂😋

thanks Colin ... love this Forum sometimes 🙂😋

The "Tantrum in the supermarket" toddler (in the intro from Admin) reminds me of a true event which I witnessed in Church. We were all on our knees, and invited to spend a few minutes in silence for your own private prayers. A little boy of about 4 or 5, chose that moment to say in a loud voice for everyone to hear (as they do at that age) "Mummy, is that man going to stay all night again tonight?"

It's not marriage that's causes the problem,its just the wrong choice of person that you are with.Married or not, some relationships just don't work!

Not good with the marriage thing.... Tried twice,but they both decided an affair was a good idea!!! Just didn't expect me to find out, even though one worked with my brother! 🤔🤔

Far too young to get married again,😀 living in sin sounds good to me 🙂
Oooh hurry up Dave, can't wait for a hat shopping invite 😀

TC and Tinks will give you plenty of notice re hat.Looking at comments think I must be a bit of a old romantic so glad I am x

Living in sin never done me any harm,whats a bit of paper and a ring.If the relationship is meant to last then.... so be it 🙂
Having said that do I need to buy a hat Ally ????

Have you proposed yet Ally!????!!! Hope I'm invited to the wedding xx

Ally & Dave (UltraDC): Ooh, you love birds. 🙂

Agree with you Andy..lol..!!! 🙂

Would love to get married one day to my lovely Dave.x

sinning is the way forward😋😋😋

Neither for nor against marriage. The religious aspect has largely disappeared from many people's lives,follow nature I say.

No, but I wouldn't mind sinning a bit 😋