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Pros:
1. Little planning needed. No invitations, wedding expenses, honeymoon expenses, name changes, prenup, blood test, photos

2. Fast. Gets one out of the dating scene. Away from the evils of AIDS etc.

3. Acts as a test for how well it will work, how well one gets along.

4. Cheaper than keeping up two places. "Two can live as cheaply as one" as long as one doesn't eat, drive separately or need healthcare.

5. If both people are sensible, they will tend to use birth control, which will save the couple money, time, sanity, and be environmentally more friendly.

6. Is often done secretly more or less, which can be an advantage or disadvantage.

7. Can be flexible, eg start and stop, restart, without legal hassles.

Cons:

1. Looked down upon by many in society, especially conservatives. Looks more promiscious even if it is a committed relationship.

2. A little sordid, eg 'shacking up'. Less serious than marriage.

3. There is no celebration to notify and signify the importance of the occasion and the relationship

4. Statistically lower chance of sucess than marrying directly.

5. Disadvantage of marriage: Couple may be encouraged to have children quicker, which they may not be ready for or be able to afford.

6. Religious concerns.

7. There is not a lot of society and legal pressure to stay together if one party starts to lose interest (this can also be seen as a pro)





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