...Marriage: A Defining Relationship Marriage, what is it? What does it entail? Are there different kinds of marriage institutions? There are numerous differences of what people in society think makes a marriage. Marriage between a man and a woman; between a man and multiple women; between two women or two men. Which one is correct? Does one have more positive aspects to it and society than the others? There is a growing controversy as to what should be allowed in society by law, for a marriage. Thousands of people believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman, and on the other side, thousands of people believe that same-sex marriage should be legal and provide all the rights as one man and one woman marriages. In my paper I will discuss the differences in the types of marriage, and what I believe to be the only correct and proper way to have a marriage; between one man and one woman. Children need to be brought into this world with a father and mother that love them, and that honor each other and their marriage. “Research findings suggest the value of healthy marriages for child well-being, for adult social and emotional health, and for economic and societal stability.” (Brotherson and Duncan). Marriage between one man and one woman has been around since the beginning of time. According to the Holy Bible, Christians believe that God married Adam and Eve, the first man and woman on the Earth, in the Garden of Eden, and commanded them to “multiply and replenish the earth...
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...WS, 913558430 SXS/PSY 320, Fall 2013 Long Distance Relationship and Marriage The article “Heartache That Taught Me Long Distance Love Is Always Doomed” is about a British writer who was suffering the pain of the long distance relationship and marriage. She met and fell in love with Mickael who worked at the hotel where she stayed over on her business trip in Nice. They bonded each other after their first time conversation about the books and culture. Later on they started hanging out and felt for each other. However, neither of them dared to admit their feelings. After returning back to her 13 years mysterious marriage, she found out that her feeling for Mickael was stronger and stronger. In spite of 600 miles away, they fell in love each other. They spent their time by sharing their feelings for each other, their rough daily life and interest through Google chat, video chat, text and email. She went back and forth to Nice and London every two months to write her novel and see him. Mickael also took a long weekend off from his job to spend his time with her. At first she was thrilled about counting the days to see him with passionate love. In the meantime, she had to end up living together with her husband due to the long court process after filing for divorce with him. However the relationship with Mickael was closer than the couples who were living together. As the time goes by, although she became more independent than before, she was getting tired of being alone and...
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...Head, Tom “Interracial Marriage Laws; A Short Timeline History” Web. http://www.civilliberty.about.com/od/raceequalopportunity/t p/Interracial-Marriage-Laws-History-Timeline.htm This article is an interesting history of regulations regarding interracial relationships and marriages. The United States and its Colonial processors had banned miscegenation centuries ago to prevent mixing of races. In 1667 the first British laws was passed in Maryland to prohibit marriage between Whites and slaves. It also mandated enslavement of any White woman who marries a black man. In 1691 Commonwealth of Virginia bans all interracial marriages and if a White marries a person of color, he or she would be exiled. Maryland soon followed suit. In 1780, Pennsylvania repealed such laws to gradually abolish slavery. in 1843 Massachusetts became second state to repeal miscegenation laws. In 1883, “Pace v. Alabama”, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules that state-level bans on interracial marriage do not violate the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. constitution. The ruling held for more than 80 years. In 1922, Congress passed the Cable Act, which prohibited marriages between Whites and Blacks and Whites and Asians. In 1964, “McLaughlin Vs Florida” Supreme Court rules that bans on interracial marriages violates 14th amendments. Finally in 1976, Loving Vs Virginia, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned “Pace Vs Alabama”. In 2000 Alabama became the last state to lift this ban. Judice, Cheryl...
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...Ethics and Morals There are some possible ethical issues for the idea about a survey on children and how their education has been impacted from their parents’ divorce. One possible issue comes from the fact that the children who are participating are under the age of consent and because of this, they cannot give their consent to complete the survey. Their parents would have to give consent and this could become an issue as well because the parents may not want their children to give out information about their separation. The possible harm that could come from the survey is that it may make the children who are participating upset since they will have to think about their parents’ separation. Although confidentiality should not be an issue, with the participants remaining anonymous, the children participating will be revealing very personal information such as when their parents became separated and how their grades changed following the separation. The benefits of the research will be that the research could show if there is a possible link between the separation of parents and the grades their children receive. This could lead to the parents trying to become more active in their children’s education or the children possibly receiving the help they need to feel better about the separation. In order to have the research get approved by the IRB, a consent form has to be created that will be understandable to the parents, who would be the people that would sign it. The risks...
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...Bloomed or Doomed? Relationships can be rewarding, yet they can cause frustration and hardship as well. Though there are many types of relationships, each requires a dependency or interaction between counterparts. Many people have a different perspective of what ingredients are needed for a successful relationship or marriage. Some people think they can be compatible only with someone who is very similar to themselves, while others feel that opposites attract. Even though there are many variables to a successful relationship and marriage, there are some crucial elements that need to be constant. If those elements are ignored, the connection may be lost. Jhumpa Lahiri’s stories “A Temporary Matter” and “The Third and Final Continent” demonstrate the need for communication and adaptation between two individuals to have a successful marriage. Communication is mandatory in almost every aspect of life where more than one person is involved. It can mean the difference in any outcome if there is too little or more than enough. Communication can come in many forms such as verbal, non verbal, and physical. As every relationship begins with two strangers who come to know each other better through communication, a lack of communication can cause those who once knew each other to become strangers once more. In Lahiri’s story “A Temporary Matter,” Shukumar and his wife Shoba become very distant from each other after the tragedy of their stillborn child. They create as much space as possible...
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...Theresian School of Cavite Habay, Bacoor, Cavite In Partial Fulfillment Of the requirement in English IV “The Effects of having Boyfriend/Girlfriend Relationships in the Academic Performance of selected high school students of Theresian School of Cavite” By: Altair Marie Acosta John Daniel Buerano John Jeric Chan Trixia Roxanne Dela Cruz Odyssea Hermes Estrella Donald Philip Florendo Alyssa Javier Karen Louise Miranda Monique Reyes Patrick Joshua Villones March 2008 APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled “The Effects of having Boyfriend/Girlfriend Relationships in the Academic Performance of selected high school students of Theresian School of Cavite” prepared and submitted by, Altair Marie Acosta, John Daniel Buerano, John Jeric Chan, Trixia Roxanne Dela Cruz, Odyssea Hermes Estrella, Donald Florendo, Alyssa Javier, Karen Louise Miranda, Monique Reyes, Patrick Joshua Villones in partial fulfillment of the requirements in English IV is hereby accepted. _________________________ Ms. Menchie Ibasco English Teacher _________________________ Mrs...
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...A Study of What Makes Marriages Succeed or Fail Priscilla Mullennix Liberty University Abstract Marriage is a very special gift for the human race, God knew that we are a people of loneliness and He did not want us to go through this life alone. Unfortunately society does not see it this way. Many marriages fail at not putting God first. They fail at not looking at their marriages as being a covenant. And they fail at not communicating their feelings to each other. With this they end in separation and divorce. From the start we should put God first in marriages, realizing that marriage is a covenant with God and your spouse. Having your marriage become a success or a failure is all up to the couple, it is their choice on what path they will choose for their marriage. They need to consider what path they take and the outcome of that path at the end. A Study of What Makes Marriages Succeed or Fail Marriages today have become under the direct line of fire from our adversary, the devil. Our day and time seems to have diminished the value that is placed upon marriage and the great treasure and gift that this is from God. As with many things in our day and age, many ask the question of how they can have success to prevent a failure. Nobody likes to fail in the matters of life. It doesn’t matter what it is, owning a business, going back to school as an adult, and even the marriages and relationships we find ourselves in. How does a marriage succeed? And what is the...
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...Increasingly, children are growing up in cohabiting households, rather than with married parents. Nearly 20 percent of births today are to cohabitating parents, according to Susan L. Brown at the Center for Family and Demographic Research.Almost 40 percent of children will spend time in a cohabiting household by age 16. Living together is now common, but it is not without consequence—particularly for children. The effects of this family structure on children are just beginning to be understood. However, initial research by Brown and others suggests cohabitation is generally a less stable family structure than married couple or single-mother households. While there is some evidence that children in cohabiting households fare worse than those in married or single-parent families on several key indicators (Manning & Lamb, 2003), what is less clear is why. Do these negative outcomes stem from something inherent in the family structure? Or are these effects due to the types of parents who choose to cohabit (rather than to the experience of cohabitation itself)? How does living in a cohabiting household affect both children and adults? Impact on Children Development Spending extended time in cohabiting households at an early age is linked to slowed cognitive growth and language acquisition in children. Brown notes that even in stablecohabiting households, children show smaller gains in mental development. The Urban Institute finds children in cohabiting homes are also less...
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...disagreement is typical within marriages. All couples have a difference of opinions in situations in their lives together. Marital conflict is not a matter of a difference in opinions. Marital conflict stems from a development of unfortunate series of circumstances that have caused a rift in the unity of the partnership of the marriage. The source of marital conflict consists of issues that have boiled up to the point of a severe lack of communication. When married couples stop communicating with each other, they grow farther apart in their marriage. If married couples have the opportunity to identify the causes of marital discord, they will develop healthier ways to resolve the complex issues within their marriage. In general, all couples have dealt with issues with finance, parenting, and domestic duties. This case study analysis will discuss the facilitator’s report of the relationship dynamics of a conflicted couple, Steve and Cindy. This analysis will focus on the identification of key strengths and weaknesses between the couple, how the couple’s personalities might be influencing their situation, and developing a strategy to counsel and support the couple. This analysis will highlight conflict resolution skills that the couple may be able to employ as a way to build upon their foundation within their marriage. Case Study 2: Steve and Cindy Introduction When a couple enters marital counseling, they are seeking to identify potential relationship issues and resolve complicated...
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...that, but the marriage ended in divorce, when it was discovered that her husband was gay. Her third marriage was to a man who was 10 years her junior and that marriage ended after 3 years when she found out that her husband was having an affair with a younger woman. Now this current marriage is ending because of a lack of passion and companionship, and an apparent general disinterest. Samantha dreads the aftermath of this divorce. She has begun to isolate herself from friends and spend long periods moping and thinking about how gloomy her future will be because she has decided never to marry or date again. Samantha’s parents were happily married for 50 years. They are both recently deceased and she continues to miss their support, affection, and guidance. Samantha has an older brother, whom she greatly admires and loves. He has been married for 20 years and has two daughters with whom Samantha has a close relationship. She views both her parents’ and brother’s marriages as perfect. Presenting Problem: Samantha is experiencing depression because her fourth marriage is in dissolution and she feels flawed and like a failure, and doomed to lead a life of loneliness. A life-long marriage has always been a profound desire for Samantha. She was raised to believe that “people are meant to go through life two by two.” She believes that the thing she wanted most in life has eluded her. She and her current husband have been married for 7 years. The marriage has slowly eroded...
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...How to have a Healthy Relationship: Marriage and Family A research paper on how to have a healthy relationship 2014 Philippine Women’s University Prepared by: Abu-Aisha, Najeeb Madera, Alyssa Mae P. Resurreccion, Jr. Rodel A. Galang, Isabella How to have a Healthy Relationship: Marriage and Family A research paper on how to have a healthy relationship Contents Introduction p.3 Chapter 1 FAMILY OF ORIGIN IN-LAWS, OUTLAWS AND MOVING ON p.4 Chapter 2 Healthy Relationships/Effective Communication p.5 Chapter 3 DEALING WITH CONFLICT p.12 Conclusion—Marriage is a Good for Society p.14 Bibliography p.15 INTRODUCTION Someone once said that marriage is the riskiest activity taken on by the greatest number of people in our society. In western society half of marriages are expected to end in divorce. This book is a compact, concise and informative guide for couples who want to save or strengthen their marriage and relationship. The content is based on over fifteen years’ experience in relationship counselling and in mental health and social research. It aims to provide psychological and social insights that will enable readers to transform, consolidate and most importantly enjoy their marriage and relationship. There can be no doubt that the core social and personal challenge of our time is how to make loving, permanent marriage work for ourselves and our children. It is the married couple who provide...
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...Successful marriages today involve communication and support from both partners, yet it was not always like this. Historically, women were supposed to serve their husband—with the only support coming from his finances. This can be seen in supporting-character Christine Linde in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. This play focuses on the family life and the secrets behind husband and wife Torvald and Nora Helmer. From the outside, the Helmers seem like a happy couple. Nora, however, is keeping a secret that threatens to ruin this visor. Mrs. Linde is a long-time friend and recent confidant of Nora’s secret. Christine Linde’s husband has passed, and she finds herself rekindling an old romance with a man named Nils Krogstad. While Mrs. Linde keeps...
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...must be able to discuss things and compromise without feeling that they are being taking advantage of, or their opinion is not even considered. By not being able to have a reasonable solution between both parties in a marriage this sets up for problems in the future. The problems will most likely lead to a couple feeling there is nowhere to go in the marriage, and find that they are unhappy. There are also many reasons that a couple fill a divorce is needed. Divorce offers both people in the relationship a better since of happiness, a stable life for themselves and the family, and divorce allows a person to regain their identity. The option of filing for a divorce is a tough and very difficult decision that is brought onto a couple when faced with a family problem. Once the idea of divorce is considered or brought up, either by one of the people or both people in the marriage feel that the relationship cannot be repaired or worked on. In a marriage both people want to have a sense of self worth and also for both people to be happy. By filing for divorce the couple may improve their overall happiness. A problem has occurred somewhere along the lines between the married couple and they are unable to come up with a solution that would make both people in the relationship feel happy. Being happy is one of the main reasons that a couple decides to get...
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...In America, there is one divorce approximately every 36 seconds. That's nearly 2,400 divorces per day, 16,800 divorces per week and 876,000 divorces a year. From the beginning of time people all across the world have been determined to find something called love, to begin a family of their own and enter into a sacred and wild adventure called marriage. Living together and depending on one another for mutual love, support and essential necessities is no easy task. For some the responsibilities of marriage become overwhelming or the problems within a marriage become so serious they cannot be solved, and couples all across the nation are choosing to end their marriage in a divorce. It is sad to say but although most people take their whole lives to decide to enter into marriage, most only take a few moments to consider ending one. Divorce rates continue to rise and rise in modern times and it could easily be said that divorce is the instant gratification married couples are turning to in order to cope in today’s society. There are many factors that go into the decision of ending one’s marriage but some factors that are changing the marriage game today are woman’s growing roles in society as self efficient individuals, economic and financial problems and a lack of communication or proper problem solving efforts and the effects of divorce and even more damaging than the divorce itself. With the edition of the nineteenth amendment to constitution giving women the right to vote in...
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...Open Marriage: A New Proposal Extramarital affairs in today’s society have become as common as a windy day in Chicago. The recent explosion of Tiger Woods’, Jesse James’, and many famous politicians’ personal lives coming to the forefront, due to infidelity, only serve as a microcosm of the intimate relationships in our own daily lives. Sadly, over half of first-time marriages in the United States end in divorce, wasting resources by buying separate houses and making lawyers wealthy. One must wonder, why can’t people work it out? What missing element must we discover to keep the fire burning, so to speak? Some have already found it. Others remain clueless; but most deny, even reject the possibility that monogamy may play a part in the demise of their relationships. As previously mentioned, however, marriage isn't entirely working, at least for a subset of the population. Non-monogamous coupling, otherwise known as an open marriage, can sustain the relationship between two people. Slowly, society has begun to redefine the institution of marriage. Not too long ago, two people of the same sex could not come together as one and have it legally recognized. Those days have come to an end, with more and more states granting homosexuals the right to marry. Although not yet widely accepted, a movement has taken place, and its supporters no longer feel shamed upon. Granted, that same zeal should arise for open marriage. Though it varies by definition, open marriage is generally considered...
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