Now, yes government may try to encourage you to get married, and perhaps some might not like the idea. But to others, it represents more than just an official document, it is something more magical if you like.
Responsibility and 'doing the right thing' can sometimes be used as an excuse, but really, people should get married if they know each other, feel it is right and do it out of love, not lust or money.
Yes, cliche as it sounds, people do actually love each other from time to time, and yes, as relationships develop, people can lost that 'lust'. But is that really what relationships are all about?
Bringing up children is not an easy thing, it means many long hours, lots of effort - you are responsible for someone other than yourself. Some people say don't have a baby unless you can look after a dog first. Dog you say? Yes a dog. As in woof woof. Reason being, they rely on your 24/7.
So if you are thinking of having a baby, perhaps ask if you are ready. Often, people do things on a whim, but planning and thinking about what you're doing can be beneficial. Friends have said, when they had kids they just didn't expect it would be so life changing. Being prepared is one thing, but the reality is go for it and enjoy it. Bring your kids up 'responsibly' and yes, marriage, well it is a worthy institution as David Cameron often says.
