Busting the Myths of Marriage — Why Getting Hitched Still Matters
The Art of Manliness
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Marriage: Family First vs Soulmate Approach
Marriage is not solely about finding a perfect soulmate with constant happiness and fulfillment but involves recognizing imperfections and the importance of building a life together. Emphasizing family values, raising children, supporting each other's kin, and creating financial stability are key aspects of a family-first approach to marriage. This approach promotes stability, happiness, and appreciation for the various aspects that marriage brings, beyond just intense romantic feelings. Couples adopting a family-first model tend to have higher marital quality and are less likely to consider divorce compared to those focusing solely on a feelings-based soulmate approach.
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