So this week in Family Relations we've talked about dating and the importance of following the lord's way in doing these things. In particular we discussed the effects of cohabitation. I was not unfamiliar with the idea that cohabitation has typically not fulfilled it's purpose but it's especially interesting in light of how logical it appears upfront to test out a relationship in that way. there are several possibilities as to why cohabiting couples often do not work out. The theory I am most closely allied with is that there is simply a lack of commitment. in other words the couples even if they do get married have entered this relationship as a cohabiting couple with the mentality that if it doesn't work out they can just separate. no doubt this same mentality carries over into marriage and thus if they see a need to separate there is much less worry about doing so. this goes to show that the way the lord has revealed regarding dating and courting is truly the best way.