How To Save Marriage In America Summary

In the article “How to Save Marriage in America” the author Richard Reeves discusses marriage in America and how marriage has changed over the years. Reeves tells is that American marriage is not dying, children raised by married parents do better on a range of educational, social and economic outcomes, lack of parenting in poor populations and that there is a lack of marriageable men. I agree with Reeves first two points. I disagree with his idea that there is a lack of marriageable men. I believe that marriage has simply changed over the years and conformed to the 21st century and the ideas of our society today.
In this article, we are informed on many different ideas and approaches to marriage. Reeves informs us of the idea that marriage in America is not dying but simply adapting to the new society. The way in which it is adapting is through HIP marriage. A HIP marriage is when two people are married, educated and financially stable prior to conceiving children. Statistics show that this marriage is often more successful and lasts longer. Reeves also talks about traditional marriage and how this society has …show more content…
I disagree with this idea. I believe that there is someone for everyone. I also think that to find a good man to marry you must set a standard for yourself. It is important that you socialize yourself with people who are good for you and relate to the same things you want in your life. I believe many women have trouble finding someone to marry because they lower their standards to feel loved and appreciated. Women also have failed relationships because they think a man will change for them. I think women should look for men who have the same standards and goals, someone they can build a life with and have a family with. If they change the things they look for in men, they will see there are a lot of good men who can have marriage