What are reasons for getting married?

Answer 1

It can be because of religious beliefs. Some people want a full commitment and married under the eyes of God. Some people just want the commitment, while others love the fan-fare of a huge wedding and the reception after. It's an individuals choice. I personally prefer being married because it's more of a commitment (you are married in front of witness' and if religious under the eyes of God and the vows you take you should mean.) A couple can make their own vows to each other if they like. You are telling each other that you love each other, will be there through thick and thin; the good times and the bad. Just living together is too easy. It makes some individuals feel they can just walk out the door whenever they don't like what is going on and some feel no commitment at all (while others may.) For some living together means if you don't like the person you are with it's like dating and you can freely cheat on your mate or come home, pack your bags and move out. I prefer commitment!