Cohabitation vs. Marriage

Many people say that it really doesn't matter if a couple cohabits because it is "just like marriage."
In fact we here statements all the time in favor of cohabitation. Such as "Marriage is just a piece of paper" and "How do you know you want to be married to them if you don't try it out."
However there are huge differences between marriage and cohabitation.
So now lets look at the differences:

• Cohabiters are less faithful than married couples.
• They are less willing to support each other financially and more likely to have separate bank accounts
• They interact with the community differently. Couples who cohabit are more social isolated and less involved in their communities. 
• They have less clear social expectations and obligations
• There is less commitment, and there are higher odds that the relationship will end
• And they are 3 times more likely to have violent arguments.

Waite, L. J., & Gallagher, M. The Case for Marriage. 2000. Doubleday publishing.