In my mission in LA, California it was not uncommon for us to talk to people who felt it was good for a couple to cohabit before marriage so they could try it out and see if they would be compatible.  I knew from what I had been taught growing up that this was not according to God’s plan and was not right, however, I had never learned the research on it and did not know the affect it had in having a successful marriage and family. I enjoyed learning in class this week about the relationships and who is most likely to have a successful and happy marriage and family. Those who cohabit have a higher level of divorce. It is one of the best ways to assure failure in marriage. There is less commitment to one another. There are higher levels of violence, more health problems, more depression, and money spent on alcohol. I loved seeing again that God is always right. His way-marriage between a man and a women-is the sure way to success and happiness. Society tries out different ways but in the end we see that what God says is the best way.  Now I feel more prepared to tell people why they should get married, with more reasons than only that it is a commandment from God.