The thing is.... you can wait and take all the precautions without actually getting married. The ring and the ceremony doesn't reduce risk of STDs or provide any other health benefits. It's just a ring and a ceremony.
It's what's inside that counts. I'd certainly rather be fully dedicated to someone without marriage than get married without the dedication. If given the choice.
Basically CL, the benefits you listed comes about via the dedication to the partner rather than the making it official
Signed,
Yours Truly,
A.K.A. Non-Boru TheTurtleDudeWhoAlsoComesInTheFormOfASquirrel
It's what's inside that counts. I'd certainly rather be fully dedicated to someone without marriage than get married without the dedication. If given the choice.
Basically CL, the benefits you listed comes about via the dedication to the partner rather than the making it official
Signed,
Yours Truly,
A.K.A. Non-Boru TheTurtleDudeWhoAlsoComesInTheFormOfASquirrel