Is There Hope for the American Marriage?
Source: www.time.com
Buffeted by affairs and ennui, the intact, two-parent family is under assault. What America needs to get over its commitment issues. (Hint: it isn't love)
Read this week's cover story: Is there hope for the American Marriage?


Paul MacLean at 10:50 on 06 July
Ok, Im not a reborn Christian, nor am I the anti-Christ, but hey, I do believe that the term marriage NEEDS to be redefned...mmm...,maybe not exactly wot it it used to be back in the 50's, 60's, 70's, or even the 80's, the question that should be asked really, is, wot DIRECTION are we yearning for, once a couple (hetro or same-ex) decide to commit ... Read moreto each other?...Does God and the church REALLY play a role anymore in today's society, especially when it comes to marriage? maybe, or maybe not... the times have changed, AND so have people, with the thriving pace of technology, and the economic rollercoaster ride with today's economy, etc. Maybe we just neeto figure out wot roles are being played and should be played for married couples these days...you know, mix the old with the new...compromise...nothing really loses hope or opportunity, til all options and definitions have been exhausted...so my answer to this is yes, there is still a little hope for marriage!!, redefine and compromise.


Virginia Jimenez at 11:29 on 06 July
As Paul mentioned in his comment above times have changed and so everything else changes as well. There are more women working as well. I think that parents can still be good parents without legally being married. Marriage is the union of two individuals and parenting is the commitment you make to your kids. In some cases people stay married ... Read morebecause of the antiquity idea that it is better for the kids, but I know personally that two unhappy parents does not equal happy offsprings. It can feel like a miserable existence.