Why do today’s couples prefer a live-in relationship?

Mumbai: Even though marriage is considered as an unbreakable bond, today’s couples prefer live-in relationship to understand each other in a much better manner without any regrets.

There are other perks of live-in relationship that makes one feel more comfortable. They are as follows:

No time constraints:

Couples who prefer live in relationships can enjoy spending more time with each other as compared to marriage due to the absence of no time constraints. In a marriage, when one spouse leaves or may not be present for some important event, then there are feelings of betrayal, anger and hurt. In a live in relationship, however, a Partner is always there to provide moral and emotional support when you might be thousands of miles away from your family. Live in couples can also live independent lives so that each partner gets to fulfill his own ambitions, dreams and desires.

No ‘rule book’ of responsibility

Married people need to take care of children, relatives, kith and kin while couples in a live in relationships have only their own responsibility. Live in couples maintain a better space, as they need not take up any responsibility of being blamed. Live in relationships can be happier if the couples learn to live together in understanding and not piling up responsibilities on a single partner.

No fear of societal norms

The burdens of social relationship are less in a live-in relationship and it actually helps a relationship blossom further. A person can choose to be away from his partner’s family and friends if he feels he is not welcome or is being shunned by them. Most of the modern youths have no problems on this account and are a lot more open minded so it doesn’t become necessary for the other partner to attend any family get-togethers or tag along with the partner everywhere.

Spend as you wish

As per the rule book of marriage, married couples share their earnings and enter into joint financial venture. But Live in relationships need not share their finances, but instead can earn and spend as much as they wish. This in turn doesn’t entitle live in relationships  to any type of questioning.

Break ups are easier

At any given time, if individuals find that their relationship isn’t working out, they are free to break up. In the same scenario, married partners have to equally divide debt and family assets and many a times step back for the sake of their kids.

Builds up a sense of respect without regrets

Even though there’s a break up between the two, they daren’t tied to any societal norms . Both the partners can move on with their lives without regrets. Live-in partners don’t regret about knowing each other but instead their decidion of acknowledging that their relationship isn’t meant forever.