Adultery

Another construct that was thought to be significantly correlated with the level of sexual satisfaction in marries couples was religiosity. Past research found that religiosity was a significant determinant on the level of sexual satisfaction experienced by married couples. However, in more recent research such as that conducted by Ashdown, Hackathorn, & Clark (2011), religiosity was not one of the most significant determinants on the rating of sexual satisfaction in the marriage. Still it was…

When a wedding comes around, it has become customary for the couple to provide a “Wedding Wish Box” at the ceremony. All the invited guests provide the newlywed couple with their best wishes and advice for their marriage. This ritual assumes that there is one perfect way to uphold your marriage, and believe me, everyone has something to say about which marriage is the “right” marriage. Fawn Weaver, writer of the Happy Wives Club, says that the secret to a happy marriage is actually not a secret…

American Beauty (1999) is a film depicting the dark side of the typical suburban american family. As well as the price and nature of beauty in a society obsessed with appearances. Lester Burnham, played by Kevin Spacey, is a man in his mid-40s going through an extreme midlife crisis; he has grown cynical and is certain that he has no reason to continue this life that he has regretfully been apart of. Lester 's relationship with his wife Carolyn, played by Annette Bening, is cold and devoid of…

Fiction Essay: Social Issues In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” a seemingly quiet peaceful village has a hidden dark side. Once a year, on the 27th of June, the entire town assembles to partake in the lottery, however, instead of winning a tremendous prize the ‘winner’ gets stoned to death. An old black box is the vessel that holds the townspeople fate, and after decades of use, it has become worn and shabby. Every year Mr. Summers tried to convince the townspeople to build a new box, yet…

Sex is a very intimate action, which involves two consenting persons. In recent years, sex before marriage has become more common, yet, many believe that it is impossible to have sex without catching feelings for the other person, especially women. Women in today’s society are constantly used by men for sex and not for a loving relationship. Numerous men view women as easily emotionally attached to people, which contributes to the stereotype. It is because of this action towards women, that many…

In life, there is that tendency to ruin the good things one has going on in their lives when they become more successful than they already are. People become inundated with the joy and achievement that they begin to act irresponsibly. A great thing such as winning the lottery can bring cheerfulness and satisfaction into one’s life but, on the other hand, this great thing can also become a complete nightmare. In most cases, when one goes from being extremely poor to being exceptionally rich, it…

The author was not writing about her father when she wrote this story, but it was something that hit very close to home for Tayari. This story takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. When a James Weatherspoon, chooses to be unfaithful and break his vowels to God, and to Laverne, who he said he would love for the rest of his life, to death do them part, is considered to an adulteress. To be and adulteress a person can be identified with many titles. James Weatherspoon, started getting Laverne, a young…

Not all relationship complications within the marriage result from unnatural patterns of interaction. Occasionally, one partner has a disorder that has a direct effect on his or her significant other. The better a partner is able to identify such conditions, there is a smaller chance of intensifying them. To a man, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or impotence, which most individuals are most acquainted with, can be troubling, even devastating. Also, premature ejaculation can be just as devastating…

The Rise of Infidelity In today’s hookup culture, the idea of being disloyal and dishonest is at an all-time high. This is not to say that social media is causing this new ideology, but it certainly sheds light on this growing trend. It seems as though more and more people are believing it acceptable to cheat or be disloyal to their partner. Hookup and throwaway culture seem to have risen around the same time that this became common, and it also stems from an openness and increase in sexual…

Shakespeare often plays with concept of comedies and tragedies sometimes even coexisting the two ideas in one play. These plays leave the reader analyzing this turning point between and comedy and tragedy and who is at fault for it. Romeo and Juliet tells the story of two lovers whose relationship complicates to a point that their love story turns into a tragedy that ultimately leads to their deaths. Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight and get married the next day. The Nurse, who raised…