The decision to get married can be based on different reasons, but some tend to have better outcomes than others, especially when it comes to finding a partner to grow old with or have children.
A Gallup poll showed that about 80% of Americans support interracial marriage and 70% support same-sex marriage, indicating a clear majority in both cases despite remaining opposition. However, there is concern that a narrowly defined ruling on same-sex marriage could open a Pandora's box of issues where opinions are more divided.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and dealing with problems in marriage, finding someone with similar values, and highlights the connection between parenting and self-leadership. The speaker also reminds us that there's more to marriage than just the Hollywood stereotypes.
The speaker shares how societal and cultural pressures to get married led to a tough decision-making process regarding marriage.
Actor and Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, discusses with her their long-lasting marriage, their devotion to each other and their partnership, from work to play. He also shares their opinion and support for marriage equality.
The speaker makes crude comments about cheating on one's spouse with younger women, using offensive language and promoting infidelity.
The speaker expresses his excitement and passion for getting married, stating he will keep getting married if people don't show up. He also talks about wanting to be married badly.
The author discusses how he and his family display affection, noting that they are not overly affectionate but it is present in their everyday lives.
A couple's journey through counseling to try and make their marriage work, with one partner allowing the other to do what they needed to do to improve the relationship, ultimately leading to a decision to send their child away.
A discussion about prioritizing a healthy marriage, especially when coming from divorced households and the struggles they faced.
The social pressure to get married early in Oklahoma is often attributed to the desire for sexual activity, causing young adults to feel like they're not able to be themselves until they are married.
The speaker shares her personal experience with marriage and waiting for a sign to continue with the relationship, ultimately feeling uncertain even with advice from trusted loved ones.
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the significance of marriage and some of the traditional ceremonies and rituals that come with it. They compare the energy shift that happens after getting married to a book club or a tea party and suggest that marriage could be a rite of passage.
This podcast discusses the importance of sharing the real aspects of marriage, so young people don't run away when it gets hard. The speaker emphasizes that finding love is essential, but being with someone who doesn't love you can lead to a feeling of loneliness.
Even if you are considering ending your marriage, it's worth it to work on it because it can create boundaries and healing that will help with co-parenting and may even save the relationship. Don't give up just because you're frustrated; put in the work to make it better.
The speaker discusses feeling frustrated with their spouse in regards to phone communication and considers drastic measures.
A couple talks about the challenge of finding time to spend together while busy with work. They plan to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary in the studio together.
Comedian Bill Burr shares his thoughts on the issues with traditional and monogamous marriages, and how people should strive to stay together in a way that works for them instead of conforming to societal expectations.
A man talks about his desire for a big wedding with his emotional father and his admiration for his charming fiancé. He also expresses his dislike for going to one year old birthday parties.
The speaker has a fear that marriage takes away from life, similar to how comedians are constantly moving on to the next thing.
A man reflects on his experiences in marriage and the sacrifices his wife made, including moving to a new country for him.
The speaker discusses the importance of marriage and the informal ways people approach it.
The host talks to her guest about whether she had ever considered getting married, to which the guest recounts a childhood memory of her and a friend sneaking a bag of French fries past her traditional Jewish father.
The speaker believes that the idea of marriage has become tainted and ruined because people get married nowadays for the wrong reasons, such as convenience, benefits, and an image. In addition, readily available things and delayed gratification takes the excitement out of life.
Rachel Ferkus shares her story about marrying Nick Ferkus after his first wife was tragically murdered, and the concerns and criticism she faced from his family and others.
