Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry Get Married and Have Kids - Brad Wilcox | Maiden Mother Matriarch 75
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May 5, 2024 
Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project, discusses the decline in marriage rates, feminist practices in relationships, elite hypocrisy regarding marriage values, and the impact of family dynamics on children's well-being. The conversation explores the influence of traditions, shared last names, joint financial accounts, and the complexities of modern marriage trends.
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Class & Culture in Marriage Decline
- Marriage decline hits working class hardest, with college-educated families more stable.
- Cultural factors like conservatism and religiosity also predict marriage likelihood.
Tradition Boosts Marital Happiness
- Couples sharing a last name or having joint accounts signify a 'we before me' mindset linked to happier marriages.
- Traditional practices promote teamwork and cohesion in modern marriages.
Modern Norms vs Traditional Benefit
- Embracing the newest individualistic norms doesn’t guarantee marital success.
- Couples holding more traditional financial and naming practices tend to flourish more.