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My boyfriend is asking me if after our baby is born we can refer to each other as husband and wife. He says he’s okay if we don’t get legally married, but that he wants to be able to call the mother of his child his wife. I’m considering it but unsure.
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Anonymous 6d

Tbh I wouldn’t have a child out of wedlock. Granted, idk much about marriage, but I think it comes with legal protections and benefits yall should seriously consider if yall choose to have children together. Yall don’t have to make a big deal out of it, just get a courthouse certificate

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Anonymous 6d

I mean thats a good step, sounds like he wants to step up and initiate the relationship to be strong for the future and for the child. I see no problems besides not being married yet

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6d

Personally I feel like I’m more protected without being married. I feel like being legally married would be similar to being trapped

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6d

Yeah the legal system will fuh you up worse ngl

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6d

I'm happily married and there is def benefits to it, but please don't get married just because you have a child. Get married because you love each other and see a future together.

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