There is a common saying, “marriage is hard work.” a broad spectrum of people share this advice, spanning from relationship experts to well-meaning married couples. Marital bliss cannot endure forever, and experienced couples are admonishing single and young couples who envision and expect marriage to be a fairytale, or, at least, similar to a romantic comedy. Nevertheless, simply stating that marriage is hard work does not answer the consequent question, which is, in what ways is marriage hard?
John and Stasi Eldredge observe, “We are, all of us, utterly committed and deeply devoted to our “style” our “way,” our “approach to life”. We have absolutely no intention of giving it up. Not even for love. So God creates an environment where we have …show more content…
Although there are many variables that cause divorce, the most common reason given in a national survey done by National Fatherhood Initiative reported that 73% of divorced couples said that “lack of commitment” was the reason for their break up.5 Dr. Scott Stanley defines commitment this way, “Commitment is having a long-term view of the marriage that helps us not get overwhelmed by the problems and challenges day to day.”6 That being said, some researchers believe that premarital cohabitation "undermines the legitimacy of formal marriage" and so "reduces commitment of marriage."7 Divorce has become accepted means of escape from marital strife, 70% of Americans believe that divorce, in general, is a morally acceptable choice.8 Even if a couple is having communication disputes and financial strain, the moral commitment to the covenant can uphold a relationship under duress. Without recognizing the true value of the marriage covenant, couples cannot realize the weight and destruction of divorce.
What is the effect of divorce? The Marriage and Research Institute sums up the substantial damage divorce causes to society, specifically the effects of divorce on children.
We do know that for all U.S. children, as of the latest data from the 2009 American Community Survey, only 47 percent reach age 17 in an intact married family.
Divorce detrimentally impacts individuals and society in numerous other
John and Stasi Eldredge observe, “We are, all of us, utterly committed and deeply devoted to our “style” our “way,” our “approach to life”. We have absolutely no intention of giving it up. Not even for love. So God creates an environment where we have …show more content…
Although there are many variables that cause divorce, the most common reason given in a national survey done by National Fatherhood Initiative reported that 73% of divorced couples said that “lack of commitment” was the reason for their break up.5 Dr. Scott Stanley defines commitment this way, “Commitment is having a long-term view of the marriage that helps us not get overwhelmed by the problems and challenges day to day.”6 That being said, some researchers believe that premarital cohabitation "undermines the legitimacy of formal marriage" and so "reduces commitment of marriage."7 Divorce has become accepted means of escape from marital strife, 70% of Americans believe that divorce, in general, is a morally acceptable choice.8 Even if a couple is having communication disputes and financial strain, the moral commitment to the covenant can uphold a relationship under duress. Without recognizing the true value of the marriage covenant, couples cannot realize the weight and destruction of divorce.
What is the effect of divorce? The Marriage and Research Institute sums up the substantial damage divorce causes to society, specifically the effects of divorce on children.
We do know that for all U.S. children, as of the latest data from the 2009 American Community Survey, only 47 percent reach age 17 in an intact married family.
Divorce detrimentally impacts individuals and society in numerous other