Is there a big difference between marriage and living together in a committed relationship?

[Anonymous]

Is there really any reason to get married?

[LexiLuv91]

In some states, after 6 years of living in the same residence, you're considered married.

[Recurrence]

There’s different legal benefits like visitation rights and like medical situations and for things like buying a house and getting loans, it’s easier

[ragooo8]

$40,000 worth of difference plus alimony, half of all savings and property and assests.

[Asker]

That's divorce versus breakup

[ragooo8]

50% divorce rate

[Asker]

It doesn't mean it will happen.

[exitseven]

Yes, when push comes to shove if you are really married to somebody, they will have your back.

[Anonymous]

Its like 1% different but pretty much the exact same thing

[Iron_Man]

I guess your hearts is into it for marriage

[jahaims]

Legalities