Should People Live Together
Today, I want to write about your article "Is Living Together Before Marriage Necessary?" (see Viewpoint). There are two different opinions about that. On the one hand, it's better for the couple to live together before they get married because by doing so they can understand each other more and it'll reduce the divorce rate. On the other hand, if we look inside the mind of the couple who wants to live together before marriage, it shows that they just don't want to take the responsibilities of marriage such as children or being someone's spouse - an idea that reflects the selfishness of the people.
I can agree with the first one, but I think if we get married we'll have to live together all our lives. However, I want to spend my own time, too. I always get confused about these kinds of issues because it can go any kind of way. That is, one way can work for a particular couple, but for some reason another breaks up their relationship. Maybe this depends on the couple, so people should concern themselves about each other's character or value of life.
Takako Yamazaki
Marriage First WorksI read your recent article entitled "Is Living Together Before Marriage Necessary?" (see Viewpoint). It is a very sensitive matter for couples. I agree with your opinion. I have seen many couples living together before marriage. Most of them have broken up. Only a few couples get married. They seem to easily decide whether they should get married after living together. If they live together without marriage, they are not serious about the troubles that they will face. But after marriage, they are likely to seriously think about the problems between themselves.
Living together before marriage is not helpful for couples. Although they intend to get married after that, it does not help their lives. Through marriage, their relationship will be better and stronger.
Sang-Wook Koh
