By Rhodesia Williams
In celebrity news, Hugh Grant seems to be enjoying the married life. According to EOnline.com, last month Grant and girlfriend Anna Eberstein had their celebrity wedding. This celebrity marriage comes after the birth of the celebrity couple‘s three children. Grant admits that he should’ve married sooner. This celebrity relationship looks like it just gets better and better.
In celebrity news, previously long-time bachelor Hugh Grant wishes he would have tied the knot sooner. What are some benefits to marriage over simply being in a relationship?
Cupid’s Advice:
While some dream of a big wedding, others are content without it. With people often asking about your marriage plans, Cupid has explains some of the benefits to marriage over a relationship:
1. Connections: Not only do you now share the same last name, you now share everything. To the world, no matter what, you two are connected and are seen as a unit. Even when things get tough, this new connection binds you together, forcing you to fix things.
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2. Insurance: While you are probably shocked at this, you shouldn’t be. Once you are married, you as a couple can protect each other. God forbid something happens or somebody gets sick; it is important that one of you have insurance. As a married couple, you will be able to help each other as well benefit from other healthcare benefits. When in a regular relationship, you unfortunately can’t do anything as a boyfriend or girlfriend but as a wife or husband, you are entitled to so much more.
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3. Commitment: Similar to connections, marriages symbolizes the fact that you both are ready for that strong connection. As a couple you are taking vows to be together and work through issues that may arise. Although you are committed when you are in a relationship, the commitment to marriage is a huge step up and should only be taken when ready.
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