Travel for Pennies

After almost three years of commuting between Ampang and Sri Petaling and staying in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Hotels , Sam and Jenette decided that it would be practical for them to move in together. They saw each other every day. The commute everyday was well over 50 kilometers of driving every day. So, moving in together was one way to save money. Both Sam and Jenette were at the age of 22, so they weren’t even considering or entertaining the thoughts of marriage. For one thing Jenette was still a student and Sam just started a new job.

But a year ago, both decided, after much discussion, it was the right time to move in together. Now, both the parents of Sam and Jenette voiced their concerns about them moving in together, but since Sam and Jenette were adults, the parents really had no say in the matter. Jennette is the youngest of four siblings, so her mother didn’t have too much trouble letting go, plus Jenette often goes home to spend time with her family. Sam, on the other hand, knows that his father does not approve of a lifestyle where there is no commitment. Sam though, did not ask for permission from his father, but did assure him that his decision was an informed decision.

It’s not unusual for young people in a relationship to co-habit before marriage, that’s even if marriage is on the table. In big cities such as Kuala Lumpur, people are not likely to frown upon co-habitation without marriage, nor make a judgement. Muslim couples who live together, however, risk being brought forward to the religious authorities if they are caught living together. As for Sam and Jenette, they do not have to face any social stigmas because they both are not Muslims or come from a religious community which controls every aspect of ones life. Couples choose to live together for various reasons. Some people would rather avoid the complications of a legally-binding relationship and others simply do not believe in the institution of marriage.

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