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In my Sociology class I have to do a research paper pertaining to Successful Marriages. How can I find information that is according to Sociologists for the above question? After this I will need to conduct a survey, which I may post later, so please come back to answer. Thanks!

2007-03-19 05:10:00 · 7 answers · asked by micolperu317 2 in Family & Relationships Marriage & Divorce

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If you need some sociological references, look for an article in the most recent GQ Magazine on why married people cheat. I think the title is "Why Do We Cheat?".

The article contains information on fascinating studies contrasting the different viewpoints on adultery in different cultures and countries.

Example: One study found that oriental cultures (such as Japan) thought that we in the USA were "set up" to fail in marriages based upon the way we approach marriage (i.e. "love") as opposed to their traditional way of viewing marriage (i.e. arranged by family for political or economic reasons).

Good luck!!

2007-03-19 05:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I believe in:

1. never speaking in anger
2. never belittling my husband
3. realizing that my way is not the only way to do things
4. treating my husband, and his family, with respect at all times
5. "check-in" at least once a day (ask him how his day is, etc)
6. talk about plans, goals and beliefs BEFORE you get married

#1 is the hardest. Sometimes I'm angry. But I have learned to say "This conversation is making me angry, so I'm going to go upstairs for a bit. I'll come back down to discuss this with you when I feel I can be rational." I've also learned to tell my husband that he is reacting in anger and that I won't discuss something with him until he can be rational. This really works for us.

2007-03-19 05:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by retropink 5 · 0 0

1. Communication
2. Honesty
3. Trust
4. Tell each other you love one another
5. Show each other how much you love each other
www.fivelovelanguages.com - a good website for this!!
6. Don't withhold sex
7. Give each other gifts (doesn't have to be expensive)
8. Go to church together.
9. Pray together and for each other.

2007-03-19 05:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by reandsmom77 6 · 0 0

The first thing to a successful marriage is "Communication". Without this feelings are hiden and build up - and when they explode - it is worse than it would have been if it was brought up initially.

2007-03-19 07:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by Confussedhere 3 · 0 0

Always do more for you significant other than is necessary.

2007-03-19 05:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Contented 6 · 0 0

Christ centered relationship,Trust,Respect,love.emotional,financial,physical stability.

2007-03-19 05:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 1 · 1 0

make sure you plan for lots of sex.

2007-03-19 05:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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