What do you think about cohabitation?

I don't see what's wrong with living together. Yes it was frowned upon in the past but things have changed and so have views. Living together can give you the chance of understanding your partner. If you can't live together then, then you might not make it if you're married. And for those of us that can't get married then living together is about as close as you can get.

I respectfully disagree with the thought of cohabitation. The risks and problems out way any perceived benefits of "knowing" the other person. There are limited legal protections, limited emotional connections, and rarely any real commitment to one another. Yes, there are those who can and do practice cohabitation, but those are far and few in between. I've known too many people who use this set up as a stepping stone...when someone better comes along, they're on the next train. Or, if a child is involved, the game is up, and time to move on. Then there's still the idea that if the prospect of "marriage" looms, then one or both partners only show the good side anyway and what are you learning about the other? Nothing. There's still a time and place for cohabitation (age, divorces, etc), but for most, I believe its more risky for both people, and less commitment involved. In this day and age commitment doesn't mean much, and neither does taking responsibility.