Co-habiting is the living together of singles of the opposite sex, sharing intimate affairs as married couples do. It is sad to note that this immoral practice still go on in our tertiary institutions. This gives room for uncontrolled sexual abuse under the disguise of boy friend and girl friend.
To some, it is the promise of getting married after school that compels them, while to others, it is the untamed quest for intimacy. Despite what the reasons are, the practice of Co-habiting cannot be justified. It is against our culture and norm.
While living together the girl cook for the boy, washes his clothing and satisfy his sexual need, while the boy shoulder most of the financial burden. This is done without the knowledge of their parents. What a great disobedience!
This act affects a student's academic performance, as personal study is sacrificed for love making and fantasies. Indeed, distraction will become unavoidable.
Most often, unwanted pregnancy occurs and can lead to abortion. This comes with the high risk of health complications and future fertility challenges.
Consequently to many, the dream of getting married is not achieved, thereby making them disappointed. Immediately after graduation, the parties go their different ways and the flaming love start to fade away and dies a natural death. Now the question is, ''why waste time and resources in an affair that will likely end up in disappointed and heart breaks"?
Even if this leads to marriage, I don't think that this is the best best way to build the foundation of a Godly marriage that will attract divine blessing.
Although there may be temptation to indulge in co-habitation in campus but it is in one's interest to resist it and focus on the aim of being in school, which is graduating with a good grade and getting prepared for life after school.
The society should condemn this act in his entirety and promote the sanctity of marriage.
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