kids born out of wedlock are not called bastards anymore, AZILANA, I mean, no one refers to them as bastards.

I think marriage is for people who believe in it (religious marriage I mean). For me it is not entirely necessary, it would be something special, but I'm not planning my life around getting married or anything. I won't push it, it should come naturally, and we both have to agree to it and be entirely committed. Otherwise, it is just a waste of time.
But that's me, so the question is for you zabi_husaini... what is marriage for you? Is it necessary for you?