Fact File on Benefits of Marriage
By gelayagui98
@gelayagui98 (1336)
Australia
April 19, 2011 4:53am CST
Married people tend to live longer and be healthier, mentally and physically, and happier than unmarried people. Men benefit most from marriage. This is perhaps partly due to men having fewer confidants outside marriage and because wives can provide emotional support. Couples who live together before marriage are more likely to divorce later, or more dissatisfied with their marriages than those who don't cohabit.
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@cgrant (270)
• Spanish Town, Jamaica
19 Apr 11
Its good when you have someone you can share your dreams and future with. That certainly can add a some extra years to you life especially if you are comfortable. Marriage can pose many problems as some couples do not understand each others needs and wants. It is important for couples to try finding creative ways to add some excitement to their relationship.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
20 Apr 11
Mutual respect between the married couple is an essential ingredient for a successful and lasting marriage. Besides the gestures of touching a very important reinforcer of the husband-wife bonding comes in the form of sharing of empathy and comfort. The more and oftener the spouses do this, the stronger tie they forge between them.
@Rapuncille (597)
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
I don't really know if this is a fact but i am basing this just on my observation. Some couples who cohabits never really do reach the married part. It is just a theory, perhaps the reason why those people who cohabited first before they enter into marriage resorts to divorce is that they don't probably value "marriage" that sanctity of marriage that much. Perhaps this is the reason why they give up on the marriage. Also, for some, if you co-habited, more or less you wouldn't see much of a difference in your relationship after being married apart from you being all tied up.
I don't know if i had it correctly. My theories may be all wrong but those I've stated above are just some guesses that people could either affirm or debunk.
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@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
20 Apr 11
Marriage, like priesthood, is a special calling. We can take different paths toward full personhood and fulfillment. Just as some people may be called to priesthood and serve God through a life of prayer and religious devotion, so many some people be called to serve God through the sacrament of marriage.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
19 Apr 11
Personally I would agree that Marriages where the people have never lived together before have a way better chance of lasting that those that have. Because you have never learned their faults and ideals yet, and you value your Marriage more and most of these type are blessed of god as well. I know that not everyday of being married is a Bed of Roses, but when you are willing to talk about things, and listen and help each other things often work out for the Best.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
20 Apr 11
Yes you are right. Marriage is a life-altering event. Over the years the couple may face several major crises that could put their togetherness to the test. Or there might be unexpected developments as the years roll by. There are different types and levels of love, but the best in mature, unconditional, authentic love. This is the kind of love in which your happiness is paramount to you. It's crucial that you have a give-and-take relationship in your marriage.
