Being married Quote by Laura Wasser
“Do I believe in coupling? Do I believe in commitment? Do I believe in co-parenting, raising children together, having a family, and growing old with someone? I absolutely believe in all of those things. I just don't believe that you need to be married to do that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Knot Podcast, 2023
Commitment and co‑parenting can thrive without marriage; love and responsibility define family more than legal bonds.
In simple terms: You can build a family without being married.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize shared values over legal status.
Themes
relationships
family
social norms
commitment
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- parenting decisions
- relationship counseling
- legal planning
Key Concepts
co‑parenting
non‑traditional families
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What values matter most in your partnership?
- How do you address legal challenges as a co‑parent?
A Different Perspective
Legal protections may be weaker without marriage.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
