On 7/13/2014 1:21 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
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> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Cheryl wrote:
>>>
>>> My niece and her boyfriend just bought a house together and are
>>> expecting a baby, so this housewarming will be lots of fun checking out
>>> their new home.
>>
>> Having a child out of wedlock is bad enough, buying a house jointly
>> without the benefit of marriage is insanity... don't spend too much on
>> the housewarming gift... odds are their relationship won't last a
>> year, nothing is more stressful for a young couple than owning a
>> house. I would suggest first a wedding gift, then wait until after
>> the baby is born to buy a house... with a newborn there is no way to
>> predict what expenses one may incur. And they're not sure they even
>> like each other. I feel sorry for the baby, there are already way too
>> many baby-daddys. This is not an event to celebrate, family and
>> friends should be in mourning.
>
> Oh for Pete's sake! Not everyone wants to get married.

Happily married for 48+ years, I'd not change a thing. For us.

OTOH, if I was starting over I'm not as sure. I definitely would not
buy property jointly with anyone I'm not married to though. Nor would I
re-marry and risk losing what I have after a short time and a split.
Pre-nup for sure.