I also didn't think I needed a 'piece of paper' to certify my life with someone. Having said that I guess without it, it would have made it easier for my husband to have given up on me years ago - however I had put all his money into my bank account, so he didn't :D

I may also have made the mistake of leaving HIM just on a whim - the marriage laws makes you think twice and for that I'm now thankful.

Seriously though, we make 30 years next year and have wethered all the ups and downs, good and bad times, richer and poorer and if anything those 'ups and downs' have strengthened the bond, like Rayyz was saying.