2006-07-28 01:33:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
marriage doesnt seem to be working out any more because people are more empowered.
firstly women have increasing means to support themself, also aware that the law protects women and children (ability to get monthly maintanence fees), so less likely to put up with any unacceptable family life.
secondly, marriage isnt viewed as a sacred institute anymore, merely as a contract between mutual parties. and if either side isnt happy, they just break off the relationship.
thirdly, people are now centered around themselves, they look out for individual best. they tend not to stay together just for the kids unlike in the past. because remarriage is now increasingly acceptable, people think they can just get married again and that as long as its a family, the kid will still grow up normally. or like first part each side think as long as they can provide for the kids financially themselves its fine to be single parent.
fourth, mindsets are changing, people are getting greedy, they dont know how to be happy with what they have. you always want something better. (apparent even in our lifestyle, constantly upgrading mobile phone models, computers, etc).
fifth, society's perception of divorce isnt so taboo anymore, so they are still accepted by their parents, family members, friends.
although i think divorce being increasingly acceptable is good in the sense that parties that are genuinely suffering dont have to continue living such tormented lives but otherwise, i think to stay together, you just need to have a right mindset. especially if its your attitude towards life. its as simple as wanting what you have and remember to love in order to be loved.
2006-07-28 02:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't have that sense of commitment that used to be there. They think that they can get out of it if they aren't happy. Most people don't take into consideration the lives that are affected when this happens. It's not just them. They have interwoven family that splits too. Lord help them if they have children because it's really hard on them as well.
2006-07-28 08:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They never really did, it's just that divorce was not acceptable years ago and now that it is people don't have to be miserable. People get married too early and think more about about the wedding than the marriage.
Date for years, don't have too many expectations and love the person you are with for who they are, faults and all.
2006-07-28 08:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by marianlaughs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people are getting married for the wrong reasons. Look around all of these people right out of high school are getting married. I just think that sometimes high school romances are kinda puppy love. On top of that people are getting married cause they are pregnant & for money. No one is really marry others because they absolutely love them and don't want to live with out them. They do it cause it is convienient.
2006-07-28 08:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by blueyegurl0283 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is What's marriages working out anymore????
2006-07-28 08:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c divorces seem to everyone as a good idea. if you married a person it's because you love them so if something goes wrong work at it. at this rate you will be able to get a drive thru divorce in less then 5 yrs.
2006-07-28 08:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by mylittlemela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people get married for the wrong reasons. They are getting married for "what's in it for me" (could be sex, could be society expects it, could be wealth, could be a number of things). BUT the clue here, I feel, that people do it for me, me, me. ... and not for us, us us. Each person should have a sincere and deep love for each other and go into the union with what can I do for my partner - bring into this relationship. NOT what can I get out of it.
2006-07-28 08:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are too busy to satisfy our mates and we have no morals left. We are looking for shortcuts in all of our lives. That makes it easier for a diversion than to commit.
2006-07-28 08:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marriages dont work becuase the wives get fat and old
until thats cured marriage will be awesome
2006-07-28 08:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by jayson22xx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much internet porn, sex..........women who can't feel they live up to those damned v. secrets commerical...
there just to many air brushed, and computer made up women that these men seem to forget are real, and can't even match up to looking like that in real life.
there are very few natural looking beautiful women out there.
the internet is the biggest culprit in my opinion, sex is to easily viewable because of the computer.
2006-07-28 08:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by sgtroboswife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋