How can I move out if my parents want me to get married?

My parents are very conservative and obviously they want me to get married not move in with my boyfriend so I feel confused because I don’t know if I’m making the right choice.

Answer #1

Since cohabitation is frowned upon by society expect “official” propoganda to be strongly against it.

It is true that couples who live together are more likely to divorce than couples who don’t. This does not demonstrate a causal relationship. Is living together the cause of divorce or is it simply the case that the sort of people who live together are also the sort of people who will be more likely to get a divorce later? Discouraging cohabitation will not necessarily reduce divorce.

I also do not view divorce as a bad thing. I know people who have stayed in unhappy marriages for decades. In my book they would have been better off if they cut their losses a long time ago instead of stoically staying married. I was in an unhappy marriage for 17 years (actually, only the last 16 were unhappy). I wish I saw the writing on the wall earlier!

The question of why should a man buy a cow when he can get the milk for free makes women’s sexuality her main asset. This is a very old fashion and demeaning viewpoint.

My advice to gabym is not to move in with her boyfriend though. I don’t think you really love this boy. If you really were in love than you wouldn’t be worrying about what your parents think or be asking for advice here. If you were really in love than you would want to spend your time with him above all else.

Answer #2

Here is something to consider:

This is just an opinion based on some statistics and from looking at real-world relationships. So, please read with an open mind, even if you do not agree with the points made here. Statistics show that most people who living together usually don’t ever marry, or the marriage generally ends in divorce. Many individuals (especially women) are doing themselves ill service by living with a partner in a intimate relationship, without being married. Some people argue that marriage is only a piece of paper signed and or meaningless. The part about being a piece of paper is partially true. The truth is when someone marries someone it’s much more than that! Individuals are expressing to each other that they truly love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together. One of the many reasons divorce rates are so high amongst people who have “shacked up” before marrying is that they anticipate that things will change after they are married. Some people believe that ultimately being married will all of a sudden make life seem perfect and the other person will change. The reality for most is that it does not happen. This disappointment is ultimately what makes many individuals to end the marriage. Many men living together never ending up marrying because many men simply do not feel the need to. If you look at it from a man’s perspective, he is basically getting everything (and probably more than) a wife would give him without marriage, so why should he even bother? There is a comfort zone mostly for men who live with women they are not married to. There is no actual (or legal) commitment. He can leave whenever he wants with much less guilty feelings than if it was his wife. Women are most likely to want to marry as she knows in her subconscious mind of the fear that he may pick up his bags and leave at any time without too much emotional hassle.

This may sound brutal to some women, but there is a difference on how live-in girlfriends and wives are looked at by men. A man is much less likely to leave his wife than he is to leave his girlfriend. Men do leave their wives of course, but for the most part, men are much more likely to leave their girlfriends more easily and without guilt. It’s a similar principal for men cheating on their girlfriend verses their wife. Again, this unquestionably happens where some men cheat on their wives, but a man will feel less guilty about cheating on his girlfriend then his wife.

The best solution is not living together with someone if you are looking for a possible marriage partner. This will benefit women more than men, but it helps the marriage overall for both partners.

Answer #3

rather your conservative or not.. unlike ANGELFIRE.. ill make this quick, and not leave a friggen book on your question. anyhow. I think that, moving in with your boyfriend will test your relationship,and it can end up in break-up,but, personally, I think that marriage, would be a better desicion,because you cant just get up and leave without a final divorce.. think about what you want to do. :]

Answer #4

Just because you move in with him, doesn’t mean you have to marry the guy. Your parents should love you unconditionally no matter what you choose. It’s YOUR choice not theirs.

Dating someone and actually living with them are vastly different. I would never marry someone without living with them first. Cohabitating is when your true character comes out. Maybe you’ll click and maybe you won’t.

xox Sika

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