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What would be the positives of being married

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Thechickenisburning · 10/08/2025 18:50

Dp and I together since we were 17, now mid 40’s.
Mortgage/house is in both our names, cars in both our names, shared bank account and similar earnings, one Dc & one Ddog

Please can anyone tell me why it would be better to be married and list the reasons

Or is it better not to be?

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RememberBeKindWithKaren · 10/08/2025 18:52

You feel committed to each other. But then I've not cohabited so maybe it's possible to feel that way when you aren't married.

Elektra1 · 10/08/2025 18:51

Inheritance tax benefits.

(If he earns/has more than you) To be in a better financial position were you to ever get divorced.

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