This graph shows us a couple interesting things.
- Marriage rates are falling. Pretty drastically.
- After thirty the chances of ever getting married really start to drop. You could say that men are not interested in marrying women after 30.
This graph shows us a couple interesting things.
Power of attorney and a living will pretty much covers everything
Power of attorney grants a significant amount more control over you than marriage does. There is a reason married people will sometimes also specify their spouse as POA.
You also lose out on things like social security, shared health insurance, property rights, etc. You’re gonna have a hot mess on your hands if you buy a house together while not being married and then break up.
Sure, you can pay a lawyer a bunch of money to create a bunch of contracts around your relationship. You can also pay a lawyer a bunch of money to undo all of those legal contracts you signed when you break up. For example, the average cost of power of attorney alone is $300. Or you could pay <$100 for a marriage license and have everything packaged together that already has a tride and true method of untangling yourself if you choose to separate, divorce.
Believe me I have considered that too and it’s just a shittier version of marriage that costs more money.
Not trying to convince anyone they need to get married, but do your research into what your options actually accomplish and if it meets your requirements.