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Many couples say that they do not believe in prenuptial agreements because to do so would undermine the depth of their love. They say that it is unnecessary and that it is a sign of a weak relationship to have one.

The truth is that everyone who gets married does so believing that the marriage is for life and hopefully loves their future spouse very much. Some of these people will eventually get divorced. It's a fact, sad but true. When they do get divorced they will no-longer have the same feelings that they had at the beginning of the marriage. They may be bitter and angry and sharing out mutual wealth will not be on their agenda.

People change. Situations change and feelings also. When someone is hurt they can act unfairly in-order to reek revenge. When highly emotional we are all capable of behaving badly if we feel sufficiently pushed. A prenuptial agreement can help guard against this.

Having a prenuptial agreement is not a sign of an already wavering relationship. It is a sign of a couple who are realistic and who are being honest with one another. You don't need to love your partner any less to either have or not have a prenuptial but if you have one you have some security in-case the marriage doesn't work out as planned.

I have heard it said by individuals that they would be offended if their intended spouse was to insist on a prenuptial agreement. If they are unable to separate love from paperwork then they would benefit from a prenuptial being compulsory. This way neither partner would be offended or have to initiate the idea in the first place.

Prenuptial agreements becoming compulsory would also leave those who are afraid to love, in-case they loose everything, a chance of a happy relationship without fear of being left high and dry if the worst comes to the worst.

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