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 discusses the importance of communication and compromise in marriage and shares a personal story about how acknowledging differences and making tough decisions can ultimately strengthen a relationship.
The speaker talks about the challenges they faced while waiting until marriage and the sacrifices they made for their commitment, such as living on a tight budget during a snowboarding trip, and building up a nest egg for their future.
Kathy married a fighter pilot named Todd after a past relationship didn't work out. However, the fairy tale marriage seemed to have some bumps in the road with stories about the other men in Todd's workplace.
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 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 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.
The podcast host talks about his new dinner tradition and discusses the idea that calling your spouse your best friend can be detrimental to a marriage. He also mentions having a guest on the show to talk about their great marriage.
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.
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.
The pandemic presented challenges to many relationships, but it also provided opportunities for growth and closeness in marriages. Noise-cancelling headphones helped one newly-married couple learn to sit quietly and be together through the difficulties of the pandemic.
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.
A man shares his story about his last night of freedom before getting married, where he and his friends took mushrooms and were entertained by two bats flying around a swimming pool for hours.
A couple discusses their intimacy in a humorous way, touching upon various aspects of marriage and how they keep the spark alive.
The speaker discusses the importance of marriage and the informal ways people approach it.
The speaker jokes about his wife's frugality and discusses how it can affect vacations, emphasizing the trade-off between saving money and enjoying life.
The speaker's husband had a major operation and they discuss how they deal with challenges as a couple. They emphasize the importance of resolving conflicts and communication in their marriage.
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.
