Marriage is for Keeps

Today is a very important day for my youngest son Joel. He and his long time girl friend candy had their marriage registered at the Hokkien Association, klang. My mum and nephew , candy's relatives and friends of both the bride and groom was there to witness the celemony. Before they could sign the marriage certificate the officer in charge asked them and  also to all those who were there to get their marriage legalised why was it so important for them to have their marriage registered? She put it bluntly, because it is  the only evidence recognised by the government. She gave example of people who corhabit together without going through the legal process and many of them faces problem and complication later on , especially where there are properties involved. Without it there is no way for the spouse to proof that they were ever married to one another should something happen to one of the partner. And what about the child if they have any? without a proof of their parent's legalised marriage it will cause a lot of inconvenience to the child later in life. So you see the marriage certificate is more that just a paper.she also stressed marriage is for life. How true.
I wished the new couple all the best and as they journey their life together as man and wife, they will be torrelance of each other, as it will be a long journey.