Re: Marriages/weddings/nikkah Just A Legal Contract?
Marriage is a normal n accepted norm in almost all cultures n religions. even those who live together intially ,wish to marry or end up marrying later on. there comes a point where esp the women wants to make everything legal or else they feel like a mistress. also by marriage u get many legal rights upon ur spouse. ppl feel more commited being in a marriage rather than as a gf/bf where they tend to walk out on petty issues. but marriages with kids involved make both partners think hard b4 they decide to separate.
as for immigration purpose they accept live in relations too provided u can proof u hav been living together for atleast an yr. so no u don't hav to marry just to get an immigration.
living in west u might get away with that . it might be hard to mix up with ppl from ur culture or religion.but in an islamic country or in pak u won't wish bringing up ur kids with the B label n with the whore label for urself