If 50% of marriages in this country fail, then that implies that the other 50% of marriages succeed. However, there are alot of married couples who don't (& won't) divorce but are miserable and unhappy. Is the definition of a successful marriage only based on the fact that it's still held together by a piece of paper? What do you think a successful marriage is?
2006-07-26 09:38:00 · 5 answers · asked by Pumpkin 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
My very dear friend said to me when I was going through my divorce that 100% of all marriages end in either divorce or death - it's up to you to pick which one it will be.
Personally, I'd rather divorce 10 times than be unhappy. My perspective of a successful marriage is what I've got now: a man who cares about me & my son, provides well financially & emotionally, and is a good all-around person.
By definition though, a "successful" marriage is one that does not end in divorce. So if 50% of all people are getting divorced, then that's your statistic according to those who keep track of those things.
2006-07-26 09:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
11 months? Yeah, it was stuck in "tiebreaker" hell, waiting for one more vote. As for how to Answer these questions, I rarely tell someone what I think they want to hear. Sometimes I give a serious, well thought-out answer. Sometimes, I'm a bit of a "smart-@$$". It kind of depends on how serious the question is, if I give a serious answer, or not. I don't worry about the percentages very much. I've been reported for being brutally honest with stupid people(in my opinion, they were stupid, because they did not "get" the logic of my answer, or felt insulted, where no insult was even given.) Some people don't want the truth of the matter. Well maybe that is why they are in a mess in the first place. It amazes me how "common sense", isn't common anymore. Have fun!! BTW- Read the next question I answered, it's right up there with what I was referring to, about stupid people!
2016-03-16 06:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a successful marriage is when both parties are happy and want to continue. Yes there will bad days but over all they could not imagine living without the other person. These marriages are not seen much anymore what a shame.
2006-07-26 09:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by middle aged and love it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been married for 191/2 yrs i am 38 and he is 40. i think we are still going strong because there is a lot of compassion for each other ,every night he walks in the door and gives me a kiss.and Evey night we sit down and have dinner together, regardless of our hectic and busy lives you need to slow down and take time for those that matter.
2006-07-26 09:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Littlemiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read that 60 percent of marriages are not happy ones 20 percent are just staying together only 20 percent of marriages are actually happy sad facts
2006-07-26 09:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by dustyrose4656 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. I'm divorced myself so I will not even try to answer this. I'll be interested to see the answers, though.
2006-07-26 09:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Lotus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I would like to know myself.
2006-07-26 09:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by lookingforanswers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋