So many live for the opportunity to find that ideal partner and get married. Some feel that marriage is the final piece of the puzzle to a happy/complete life. But why?
The divorce rate is rising and the US marriage rate is at an all-time low.
“51% of Americans over the age of 18 are married today. That number is the lowest in recorded history—down 7% from 2000 and 21% from 1960 when 72% of Americans were married. It’s expected that within just a few years, the societal norm will flip and married people will become the minority.”
Yet so many still are ready to be married, even the ones who have gone through a divorce. In a society where people are taught to be individuals and groomed to do things on their own way, why be alarmed at the high divorce rate?
It takes a big sacrifice for two INDIVIDUALS to unite and since so many have been trained to do things on their own, it’s hard for them to join forces successfully. Taking into consideration how hard marriage truly is and factoring in the alarming statistics, why do so many get married after only knowing someone for a short amount of time? If this is supposed to be the partner for a lifetime, why not take enough time to get to know the ‘real person’ prior to entering into any legal agreement?
Are we more concerned with the perfect wedding or a successful marriage? Do we rush to walk across the alter to please the crowd? And why do so many feel that marriage is the ultimate outcome to a successful relationship? Could the same results be reached just dating? Well Askmen.com gives 10 reasons why men should never get married. Do you agree?
“Think about the person you were a few years ago. Now think back a few years before that, and consider how different it seems from life now. Now ponder the person you will be 10 years from now; you’re likely slightly similar but with many new tastes, feelings, emotions, and at a much different place in life. Is it really possible to think, or want, another human to come along for that crazy ride? No more risks, no more weekend trips to anywhere and all that compromise, money wasted and lack of sex for the rest of your days on earth. Until death do you part. You may now kiss the bride. Hopefully it’s “goodbye.””
What are your thoughts about marriage? Check out show #13 and hear the perspectives of Goldie & O!
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