Cohabitation Instead Of Marriage By James Wilson

In the article, “Cohabitation Instead of Marriage” James Q. Wilson wrote about the effects of cohabitation vs. marriage. He goes on to write an inadequate and very biased article regarding cohabitation. He goes on to state that cohabitating couples are not a “real or acceptable union.” Cohabitating relationships do not last long, love each other less and are not considered a “real” family when children are involved. To be honest, cohabitation is on the rise. More and more couples are coming to the realization that marriage is unnecessary. With that being said, I would rather cohabitate than marry.

Who has the right to say that couples that do not marry, will end sooner than couples united through marriage? James Q. Wilson stated that “cohabitating couples do not last very long, most relationships end within two years (Wilson 2002 430).” It’s an unfortunate event, but divorce rates are higher now than ever. Individuals rush into marriage because that’s what they’ve been taught since an early age. Due to these people rushing into marriage and saying their “I do’s,” they are not able to get to know each other very well. …show more content…
That bond entails love, security, trust and respect regardless if you’re married or not. It isn’t any easier for a person to walk away from a relationship. Divorce, in all actuality, would be even more difficult to walk away from. All couples tend to share bank accounts, finances, homes and vehicles. Lawyers and the court system would have to become involved if divorce was on the table. Divorce would be especially hard if children were