Mawwiage, that bwessed awangement, that dweam within a dweam

Ok, so I have to continue on this relationship thing because I got a comment on my last blog that asked, "But would you marry him?" I assume he's asking about C and our "realistic relationship." :) So I guess it's time for me to tell the whole world, no, I would not marry him.
Now, before you inhale heavily out of shock, as in, why would you stay with him if you're not going to marry him, let me say that I don't intend on marrying anyone, nor does C intend on getting married. We both agreed that it would be enough to just be together, stay committed to each other without a ring, ceremony, or piece of paper.
C is not a big proponent of marriage. He views it as unnecessary and more of a legal and financial institution, which I think is partly true. He's seen many divorces happen around him and he's seen what a couple has to go through to end a marriage. There's not a lot of divorce in my family, which I think has influenced my views on marriage. While I don't plan on getting married myself, I certainly understand why other people want to get married. I can see the love and romance in a wedding ceremony, even if some are shrouded in religious overtones. And declaring that love in front of the other people you love, I think, can be a rather sacred thing.
I just don't particularly feel like doing it myself.
And don't worry, we don't plan on having kids either. I think both of us are fairly content right now living in an apartment, not having any major responsibilities beyond work and school, and having an open schedule to do things on the fly. I get my child exposure from my nieces, where I get to hang out with them in small doses, and then give them right back to their parents. That's a great arrangement for me! :)
So there it is, no marriage and no kids, but hopefully, a lifetime spent together.