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Like everything coming from the West, live-in relationships are also considered cool and hip in our society, so much so that couples these days prefer to live with their partners for some time before finally settling for marriage. Even the government has been forced to take cognizance of such relationships. The recent changes in the law against domestic violence promises equal benefits to women involved in such relationships for a 'reasonable long period', the status of wives. But like everything else, it also has both pros and cons. Legalising 'live-in' relationships has generated a fierce debate across the society with a section hailing it as a pragmatic move while others fearing that it will destroy the sanctity of marriage.
 
 
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i want to have an live in relationship with a girl who is hot as well as caring
aaditya : Nov 15, 2009
this should be llegalized immedeatly as one can know about the other persons habbits his pros & cons also the dowery & divorse will come down he/she can also know about their family attitude and diciplane,in both ways i 100% say 1st come to know each other THEN DECIDE MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY
nitin : Sep 03, 2009
Live-in Relationships are like Softwares with Try before you Buy !!! Its a get rich quick scheme for Women !!!
Santokh Singh Saggu : Apr 16, 2009
This relation which is being adopted in our society shows that society is also progressive and by and by it is getting modern in veritable manner. Though who try to promote cultural value in the name of tradition are facing threat of social modernism, that's why they are insecure.
Ranu : Jan 14, 2009
yes i agree with the statement .In europe it is highly prevalent .India also it is catching up .
ankush : Jan 06, 2009
live - in realtionships will be there even if we dont legalise it or not. some twenty years before we use to criticize America for their sort of living what they call social at that time. in india a film song lyric starting with abusive expression created a so many problems. but currently we have changed a lot and we do the same things what americans done some years back... time will always tick and so is the culture it will change... this doesnt mean we should be barbarians. It is better not to carry the overload of fake morality.
sandeep : Jan 06, 2009
There is nothing bad in it. now in this era of mordenization we should change our mindset.
vishal : Jan 04, 2009
it's an individual's choice whether to get into a live-in relationship or not....nobody is forcing you......and people should not talk about indian culture ..there are many things which you follow which are'nt a part of indian culture...and anyway the word is not'legalsing' but official recognition.....its already legal and it comes under the freedom of choice....
rohit : Dec 31, 2008
i am in hostel
maheswara : Dec 31, 2008
will imprw jnt fmly
siyaram : Dec 31, 2008
The live-in relationships are not wrong but must be governed by certain strict laws. These relationships are good for divorced guys and the people who could not get marriage at the right age may prefer to be in live-in relations. I am in favour but with certain conditions and regulations as well.
Ashok Kumar : Dec 30, 2008
i m agree. its new trend , vaise be marriage life mein be to bahut kuch acha nahi hota
Rakesh singh chaudhary : Dec 29, 2008
According to me live-in relationship is not a right move.It is a major threat for our culture because still in indian culture before marriage relationship between opposite sex is considered to be a sin.Live-in relationship will only bring narrowing of mind and it will darken the future of youths who are the future of the country.
bilal jafri : Dec 28, 2008
its a good step towards broadning our mindsets and accept the changes wid changing times and adapt them nd not take it in a negative way
enakshi sharma : Dec 28, 2008
It is quite true that live-in relationships have found a place in Indian society. I personally may not like the system but one has to accept te fact that soon they are to become integral part of our society. However, I still believ marriage is far better and intelligent option to adopt!
Arshi : Dec 24, 2008
yes...i like it or not. live-in's are gonna stay
Jayanti : Dec 24, 2008
I disagree with your cheap Language cool and Hip, I disagree with your thoughts of live in. Would;d you like your sister and mother living with some one? Premarital sex or sex before marriage Interestingly, before writing out this hub today, I have done a lot of research and had conversation with a lot of my married and bachelor friends on "sex before marriage". Those friends of mine are both boys and girls between ages 18 to 30.I asked each one of them one single question "Are you in favor of sex before marriage or pre-marital sex? The views they had given to me on this are really amazing. Every friend of mine has got a different view. Do you want to know what are their views?Manisha, a 24-year-old graphic designer and animator gave her viewpoint that I think it is not just to blame only men for it. If men do have a relation before marriage, it has to be with a woman who herself is not married (unless otherwise), so I feel it should be thought over from both sides and if at all it should be blamed, then both should be blamed for it. The only way to stop such a thing is to take a conscious decision for yourself whether what you are doing is right or wrong. Otherwise, that day will be not far when no man will trust a woman and no woman will trust a man to whom they are getting married have been married to. Marriage will lose its significanc You said Yes............isn't it? I think you are very tempted to read out all the views, which my friends have given on this really controversial topic. So here are their views:
Ramesh C. Manghirmalani, Danville,Califo : Jan 05, 2009
Its nothing to do with any cultures most of the world they live-in relation but for me I am not Indian but I stayed India for more then 14 years can understand what is culture is and but I dont agree with this live-in realtion. let me know about this that if couples these days prefer to live with their partners for some time before finally settling for marriage. but if partner who lives together and uses her and before marriage ignors her then what will it be to her?????
HIKARU ITO : Jan 02, 2009
Its a corruption from the western culture and quite alien to our own culture. Deserves to be discouraged if we were to save the society.
PVV Satyanarayana : Jan 02, 2009
i strongly disagree ligalising live-in relationship it surely threat to indian culture , it will spoil everything...
parveen shahi : Dec 29, 2008
I disagree with live in relations because they are against the indian culture. Live in relations are setting bad examples for the coming generations.People are just trying to copy the western culture. They are not thinking that it has alot of bad points.India is known for its culture and the culture is passed from generation to generation so live in relations has no value. GURLEENKAURSABHARWAL: 29 DECEMBER,2008
GURLEENKAURSABHARWAL : Dec 29, 2008
At the same extent live relationship is trial and error in the life. because it is not necessary that the conditions will always match between the couples. if the persons who are living together then they give the social name i.e. called Marriage and in country like india it is not possible because culture effects alone because we all are the part of society and it will totally affect our future.
jugal : Dec 28, 2008
According to me live-in relationship is not a right move.It is a major threat for our culture because still in indian culture before marriage relationship between opposite sex is considered to be a sin.Live-in relationship will only bring narrowing of mind and it will darken the future of youths who are the future of the country.
bilal jafri : Dec 28, 2008
Live-in relationships is absolutely a wrong move. It is a decision taken by immature,insecure and irresponsible people, who have no respect for our great culture and heritage. They are people who shy away from their responsibilities and who are incapable of taking a firm stand in life.
Santosh : Dec 24, 2008
 
 
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