Why Cohabitation Is Wrong

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I believe cohabitation is wrong and it contributes to tearing down of the institute of marriage. Cohabitation usually brings down the meaning that marriage stands, that is, commitment. Cohabitation is a scary world where individuals no longer have the sense of discipline and courage to commit to one individual, but would rather choose to try their luck while being fully aware that they can avoid responsibility as a result of the lack of a formal binding. People often take advantage of each other through cohabitation, however I believe that individuals should live together prior to marriage. Living together before marriage allows individuals to know each other better and make decisions on whether

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