When my parent were young it was consider inappropriate to live with a man if you were not married to him

Question

Now, in the 21st century do you think this rule should still apply? And, why do you think a man would not ask for the lady's hand in marriage?

Answer 1

Social standards are always in flux.  In the 1950s living unmarried (in sin) with a member of the opposite s*x was strongly frowned upon.  In the sixties that started to change.   It is now totally optional and avoids the long ugliness of divorce.  But a good marriage is a good thing for the right people and still much preferred if folks will be having children.    If that man does not ask for th e damsel's hand in marriage, he may not have inclinations to being married, at least with that particular person at that time.   Marriage is a big risk as divorce can be very destructive for a long time to both parties and guys take it a  lot harder thanis commonly considered.  Perhaps the gentleman is not prepared financially to enter into wedlock.  That is a very real and serious consideration as financial problems can be a real lover sapper.

Maybe he isn't  love or feel or realize he has found his counterpart.

Answer 2

These days it doesn't matter if your married or not to your partner. If you love this person and do want marriage then go ahead. I think its the most beautiful to have someone on your side. Yea, of course the man has to ask the lady a marriage if he does really loves you. Take care and good luck.