I’ve been skeptical of “marriage” for the majority of my adult life (for too many reasons), and I’m reaching a point where I’d rather have a life partner than a husband. Anyone in the same boat OR made the decision to not get married? Have you shared your sentiments with people close to you?

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I will say as I’ve gotten into my late twenties, what I thought marriage to be has unfortunately been a fantasy.
Lots of things have been “exposed” in what I thought were happy relationships and/or marriages of relatives and close family friends of 15+ years. It’s sad but, just like you, I’m taking pieces of what I hear and see and figuring out what I want for my future.

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In a happy and healthy marriage, a husband is also your life partner so this seems like a distinction without a difference.

Not saying you should get married if you don’t want to but it doesn’t seem like the premise holds true in my view

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Mmmmm there are definitely more expectations when it comes to being a wife or a husband. And then the risk of divorce…it’s too high and too frequent imo.

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What’s the difference between a life partner and a husband?

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With the exception of letting the feds know, none of those have to impact a marriage. The right partner you can have (or not have) the wedding you want. I wouldn’t worry about what random strangers socially expect of a husband and wife - what matters is your partner and you have the same expectations and understanding.

Reached that conclusion around 15 and 15 years later have yet to change my mind

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