(May 19, 2013 at 7:53 am)NoraBrimstone Wrote:(May 19, 2013 at 7:37 am)pocaracas Wrote: Even if it would work for the majority of people.... it wouldn't for a few who would just con their partners and then leave them penniless, homeless and with children to take care of.The thing is, even married people sometimes end up being conned and left penniless, homeless and with children to take care of.
Marriage, as a social contract overseen by the government, provides some assurances to both parties.
Indeed, but the great majority of those who would take that path, feel the deterrent of the law and don't.
