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  Mikunited7 months, 1 week ago

  Here in London and the rest of the UK,marriage is certainly in decline.There are more and more people choosing to live by themselves.I think this is probably true in the whole Western World.
  I was bought up by loving married parents,who instilled in me, the importance of having a primary relationship.They were good people,yet they were secular people.I have been living with someone for over 25 years,we have never got married.However,I do feel we are married in heart and mind.I state this just to show, that I don't necessarily think it's just a question, of the lessening status of religion,in society. Had I fell in love with a woman,who found marriage important,I would have married her.
  The trend of people living with each other,doesn't bother me in some ways.In other ways I do worry that there is no obvious proof of commitment.I must add that because my partner got breast cancer at a young age,we could not have children.Which is a great sadness ,as we both adore children.My partner is a teacher.
  The really troubling part of this article,is the huge increase,in people without a primary relationship.Of course I believe it is everyone's right,to lead their own lives as they see fit.I do worry that it may be a sign of dis-connection,when at this time we need to connect more than at any other time in history.
  In the 3rd World,where resources are at their scarcest,marriage is still as common as ever,as are large families.So I think it is a Western problem.
  On one hand i feel nature will find a balance,as always.On the other hand I worry that it is a sign of dis-connection,which will bring about suffering.As always,we either find a way,forward,via connection,as a species and prosper.Or we will continue to dis-connect and have to face "blows",until we do united.
  One other point I find worrying,people decide to live with each other these days,with no commitment.They get together, live with someone for a year or two,have a child or two ,break up,then within a year, they are with someone else.This then leaves a poor template for the children to follow.Then in 20 years time,the children repeat this pattern.This is one of the main reasons, for so many dysfunctional families,at least here in the UK.Where we have the highest level of teenage pregnancy in the Western World.
  If you are one facebook,please get in touch with me there,there I feel I can talk more openly .I am listed on FB as M.T Lyons.If you do get in touch on FB,pleases tell me here,as I'm not sure of your name.
  Sorry if this note is longer than you expected,I have waffled on rather.I hope it's of some interest.I would feel more at ease and be able to answer more pertinently on Facebook.There I just represent myself and feel happier about socializing------- Unity-Mike :-)