Should you be in a relationship with someone you don’t see marrying?

depends on what you want from a relationship and what marriage is to you

Marriage was the last thing on my mind when I met my husband for the first time. I was definitely excited and impressed by him, but I still kept his at arm's length for several dates before I would kiss him. After we married, I found out that I was the first to do that and it added to his respect for me. He said he knew immediately I was the one. He had to work 7 more months to convince me he was! 🤭 That always makes him so mad.

I've talked about this extensively in the past with friends here and in real life.

In my opinion, no. Dating is exploring possibilities for a future and I do want a future partner to grow old with.

I know that most people don't feel this way.

I think that there is no point being with someone if you can’t picture yourself with them 10/15 years down the line.

i am in a relationship with both my parents, who are happily married to one another... i know, i was there when it happened, sort of, though i couldn't see it.

as to other relationships, well, i cannot imagine marrying more than once, if at all, so i don't think this is a serious proposition for life.

i would have thought that the desire to marry someone, spend your life with them, is something that would emerge from a relationship, not be an entry level requirement. i mean, how the fuck would you know before the relationship began?

am i taking this all too seriously? i'm in a strange mood...

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Yeah, as long it was committed

🤔🤔🤔 I am in a friendship with a former lover. I would never marry him, unless it was a death bed request on his part...🤣. We can barely stand to talk to one another once a week...but surprisingly I am still very fond of him.

If marriage is the goal then no.
Marriage or not if it’s someone who you don’t see or want a long term future with, then no.

🤷🏻‍♀️ If you’re hoping for marriage someday then I wouldn’t waste your valuable time on people you already know aren’t a good fit. There’s nothing wrong with casually dating though while you’re still figuring out who you are, what you value, what you want out of life and how you intend to go about it. Until you’ve got that stuff generally sorted out you won’t recognize ‘the right guy’ for you anyway since you don’t know yourself yet.

No, because u could accidentally knock them up, and then you're stuck with them

Yes im not marrying again. Common law is good enough. Shell get everything anyways

No. I was married for 25 years. Now 11 months in to a relationship that will never see marriage out of respect for my first wife. Everyone has Thier own opinion but for me marriage is a one time only thing in life. And til death did we part.

Marriage is not for everyone. Relationships should be decided amongst those involved. It’s okay to date casually or put whatever labels you do or don’t want. As long as it’s agreed consensually amongst those involved and honesty is a key factor

There are certain relationships that give you that feeling of fulfillment yet there's no hope of marrying.
I don't see anything wrong in it so long both are agreeing to it .

Yes, as I don't see myself marrying anyone in this life.

The law having a saying in my sentimental life ain't really my thing.

Everyone wants different things, but at this point in my life I'd rather be single if I can't see myself with someone long-term.

I considered them to be a waste of my time ... keeping me unavailable when the right guy came along !!!

Yes. Marriage isn't the definition of a successful relationship.

Depends on what you both want out of the relationship. Some couples have no plans of getting married at all. They are happy to be together for as long as it lasts.

It also depends on the timing in the your life. Maybe one or both of you sees building a career as a priority.

As long as you let the other person know and they’re cool with that, yes. Otherwise it would be leading someone on, since most people expect relationships to evolve into something else.

Yes. You may not want to marry, or it’s not the right time for you to marry.

As long as you have mutual interest and you're not using them or being dishonest.

Yes and long as the sex is good and she keeps the fridge stocked with beer 🍻

All relationships are good. If you want to hear my story, pm me

A very curious question!

No. I could only be friends with them.

Can't see why not..

only if the sex is good

sure

How does the other person in the equation feel about it?

Sure if you both ok with that than why not..

Not if your goal is marriage. That would be dumb if you want to get married. If you just want to enjoy the moment then do what you want but be aware that things can happen quickly that change momentary pleasure into a lifetime of pain so just like anyone else because of who is around you.

Yes, you will both learn things

No.

The intentions are what matters.

I don't believe in marriage. I prefer a life partner. I always let them know.