Staying committed to your spouse
Our traditional model of marriage in the United States has remained stable and unchanged for more than 50 years. We have based our expectations on the relationships of our parents and grandparents and learned our beliefs about marriage based on the need for financial security, continuity and support. As the world changed and more women have had to integrate family life with work life, this model, although traditional, is not geared towards partnership and supporting individual needs.
Fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce, which makes it even more important to learn how to keep your marriage healthy and strong today. Marriages bring together two people who have differing backgrounds, feelings, thoughts and values and expecting them to live together for the rest of their lives. This is bound to cause challenges throughout the years. From young marriage woes of building careers and families, to the empty nest years when couples must reinvent their relationships, there are several tools that can help you and your spouse stay focused on the positive investment you've made in each other over years of trials and accomplishments.
