Editor, RE: "Weddings: Should couples hold religious ceremonies?” (The New Times, October 28). Weddings should only come after the two have lived together under one roof for at least two years to determine whether they are compatible, attuned and harmonious. Weddings rituals—especially civil ceremonies—have turned into a venture with many gold diggers looking for marriage certificates!

Paul

*** Exactly, you need to cohabit and see how each one manages stressful situations before you commit even though our hypocritical society will frown upon you and hold their noses.

Ed