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In 1994, there were 3.7 million cohabiting couples in the United States. This is a major increase from a few decades ago. (Rhoades, Stanley, and Markman 369-390) According to Dr. Galena Rhoades, "Before 1970, living together outside of marriage was uncommon, but in the late 1990s at least 50% to 60% of couples lived together premaritally."(Rhoades 369-390) Needless to say there has been a rise in the cohabitation community. Though it is still commonplace in our society, marriage’s traditional…

Every year in the US about one million children experience divorce which, is about one in every three children (Amato 21). When thinking about divorce between spouses, people worry about the impact the situation could have on a child. The parents surely think about what would be best for their child, either staying together or separating. In the long run parents who separate are easier for the child. The divorce will be hard for the child regardless of the intensity of the situation. Some say…

Family therapy, as its name implies, involves participation from all members of a family, irrespective of whether it is nuclear or extended family. This form of psychotherapy is sometimes conducted by two therapists or a team of them. Some family therapy is based on behavioural principles, but they are mostly based on family systems theory which considers the whole family as the unit of treatment. Key emphasis are more towards relationships and communication patterns, rather than symptoms or…

Did you know that fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce? Why is this though? Notably it has something to do with our preconception of sex before marriage is completely okay and has no negative effects. Also, there is the problem of infidelity, adultery, cheating; or whatever type of branding you would like to give it. It’s no surprise to hear that a lot of people will struggle with infidelity throughout their married life, but that does not make it right regardless. If you say that you…

Based on the marriage statistics collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, it shows that there was a major decline in marriage, due to people currently view marriage as a sign of “prestige rather than conformity” (Seccombe p.226). That is, most of the individuals are more likely to finish their education, get a job, and likely focus on savings first before they jump into the marriage; and so, there was just approximately 52% couples in the United States aged 15 and over who are married in 2009; it…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a marriage that’s failing? In the United States alone, the divorce rate is above 50%. Meaning, if a person gets married there is a 50% chance that at some point in their relationship, they will get a divorce. But, most people get married after their divorce within the next three years. During a person’s second marriage the divorce rate is up to 60%. Along with people who marry a third time ending up with a 73% chance of a divorce. Marriage…

Probably the most challenging decisions in your lifetime is choosing that your wedding is finished as well as that it is actually time to think about divorce process. Whether kids are included or otherwise not could make this decision even more complicated. What exactly is completely necessary is getting an experienced as well as caring lawyer that recognizes that you haven't come to this particular decision gently, and also that will certainly handle you with the respect, self-respect and…

According to Joan Didion, in order to get married love and planning are not necessities. But there is one question we must ask ourselves: what are the necessities of marriage? Some might argue that love, time, effort, planning, communication, and big elaborate ceremonies are essential to marriage. Although many couples do fall in love and plan out huge elaborate weddings, many couples marry due to various absurd reasons. In a recent survey, hundreds of Las Vegas couples were asked when and why…

Today, over fifty percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. There are several reasons that this percentage is so high, but it commonly involves children in a sort. When families get divorced, it can be very hard on the adult couple, but when they are going through this process, it is sometimes very hard for them to see how it is affecting their children. Children are affected in so many ways directly and indirectly. However, the most commonly seen effects are, a lack in school…

In the article, “Cohabitation Instead of Marriage” James Q. Wilson wrote about the effects of cohabitation vs. marriage. He goes on to write an inadequate and very biased article regarding cohabitation. He goes on to state that cohabitating couples are not a “real or acceptable union.” Cohabitating relationships do not last long, love each other less and are not considered a “real” family when children are involved. To be honest, cohabitation is on the rise. More and more couples are coming to…