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.
In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of understanding the concept of marriage as a man-made technology and urges couples to reflect on their reasons for getting married before signing up for it.
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.
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 clarifies that audio spliced together in a way that made it seem like they married for money transfer is not true, and that the consequence of the person they married going to jail is just an inconvenience.
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 host discusses the generational shift of marriage advice and the danger of presenting oneself as a perfect couple. She expresses that she does not have the secret to a perfect marriage and discusses the challenges and worth of persevering in a marriage.
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.
The benefits of not getting married include freedom, financial stability, and more time for personal pursuits. However, there is more at stake than just these day-to-day pleasures and pains of married life as suggested by Jane Austen's novels.
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.
The speaker advises taking ownership of your relationship's problems and finding a partner who is emotionally independent to benefit your marriage.
A woman receives a warning call from a stranger about her fiancé right before her wedding.
Contrary to beliefs, getting married young can actually set a person ahead in life as it requires an extra level of maturity at a young age, leading to successful outcomes.
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.
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.
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 shares how he and his wife have fun together in their marriage, contrasting it with his friend's unhappy marriage. He also talks about his friend's elaborate dinner making routine.
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.