My life must be getting a little boring because I haven't had anything to come and discuss on here. Well that actually isn't the case. Dating is going quite well for me but I try and keep most of that private. All I can say is... all is good.So topic at hand: shacking. To shack or not to shack??
So for those of ya who don't know, shacking is when you move in with your significant other without the marriage certificate.
My family (both sides) frown heavily on what seems to be becoming a common relationship practice. As a matter of fact... the first thing my grandmother said to me when I said I was seeing someone was, "Don't Shack"! Should I mentioned that I've never done such and the comment was unwarranted. That's another conversation for another day. Moving on...
Some reference their conservative values and moral upbringing as the reasons why they don't shack. But here's some food for thought. You won't shack without a ring, but you will let him/her get it as often as they want without the ring. Hmmmm... seems we are conservative about some things and liberal about others.
Personally shacking isn't my style. I don't frown on it or judge those who choose this option. And I'm not saying I would never find myself in this situation. I realize that some choose this option for financial reasons. This would probably be the only reason I would give in.
But generally speaking I believe the shacking should come with the marriage. I want a man to make the commitment to marry me if he wants to roll over every night and milk the cow. Not saying he couldn't milk the cow while we have separate living quarters but having access like that demands a ring (for me). Did I mention that this commitment needs to be documented and legal?! If he isn't ready for that commitment than we should keep on dating.
What ya think?
