Jillian, Barbados: YES, marriage is important if you are dating steadily and want to build a family. NO, it is not important if you prefer to remain single and just have friends.

It is NEVER okay to live with your significant other if you are not married. God says it is wrong and let us accept that. It is in life's manual (the Bible). If you bought a new car and the dealer says never mix diesel and gasoline together, would you? If not your car, why then run your self to ruins.