Acharya Prashant addresses the question of whether live-in relationships are better than marriage by stating that we are very good at playing with names. He explains that whether one is married or in a live-in relationship, the fundamental act is the same: living with somebody. Therefore, the more important question to ask is, "Why are you living with anybody?" He points out that there is a hungry need to be with someone, and this need is the core issue, not the form the relationship takes. The speaker elaborates that the hold of society is loosening, and the old barriers of religion and caste are slowly crumbling, especially in big cities that offer anonymity. This allows people to be together without the social sanction of marriage, which they call a live-in relationship. He suggests that many, if not most, live-in partners would get married if it were possible, but they opt for living together anonymously because their union is opposed by family or society on grounds of caste, religion, or economics. Therefore, a live-in relationship is essentially an unofficial marriage, not sanctioned by society. The desire to be with a person is the common factor in both arrangements. Acharya Prashant urges introspection on the great desire to share a room and bed with someone, questioning what that person truly brings to one's life. He asserts that there is not much difference between a live-in relationship and marriage; the crucial questions are why one needs a partner in the first place, and whether the chosen partner is the right one. To answer this, one must move into the spiritual dimension to know oneself and one's deepest desires. Cohabitation is a sensitive matter because the power of company is immense and can change one's life. The mind is a sacred space, and one must be cautious about who is allowed to enter it. This caution applies to all relationships, including those with family and friends. Before relating with people, one must learn aloneness and be comfortable with oneself. This ensures that relationships are approached from a place of joy and giving, not as a beggar seeking to fill a void out of desperation and dependence.