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.
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.
The speaker shares how she learned that she was unintentionally discouraging her husband from doing thoughtful things for her, and how she asked him to bring her flowers more often. She also tells the story of a beautiful surprise gift from her husband on their 26th wedding anniversary.
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 speaker tells a story of how he worked long hours and faked a car accident to get the money needed to fund his wedding, with the help of his wife and a chiropractor.
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.
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.
A couple discusses their wedding and the lessons they learned about exhaustion and time management after almost four years of marriage.
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.
Hear tips for having a successful marriage and how to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts, including arguments with your spouse.
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 hosts discuss how women can avoid ending up in the roommate phase in their marriage by putting in effort to plan and spice up their date nights.
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.
