The importance of marital longevity 16 Articles

by Erin Knight

When speaking about marriage a lot of topics come up in the conversation, but never do I recall hearing someone mention longevity. Unfortunately it's not something we tend to associate with marriage. It's almost as though ...read more

by J.C. Weeks

Longevity in marriage is a principle that seems to have lost so much ground in the last few generations. Marriage has become something that is throwaway! If it gets too hard or doesn't go the way we had expected it would g...read more

by Allen Teal

What happened to the marital idea that couples marry to raise a family and grow old together. Perhaps, the question asked by the man to the woman should be changed from "Will you marry me?" to "How long are you willing to...read more

by Kacey Stapleton

The number of years spent in a marriage simply living together aren't really important. Maturing as two individuals supporting each other is an amazing experience. Growing together and bonding during decades of married lif...read more

by Todd Pheifer

When you sit in a wedding ceremony and listen to those vows being exchanged, you have to wonder what happens. How does a couple go from "until death do us part" to ending a marriage so soon after it starts? During the ce...read more

by henigan

Longevity is the cornerstone of marriage. Forever is an easy concept to know but it is not that simple to feel. Getting married is a leap of faith that you will in fifty years, want the same thing you want now. Staying m...read more

by Peggy Lindgren

"Happily ever after" is the hope and dream we all hope for someday. We want to meet that one special person, fall in love and marry the one and only. This is the dream we all hope for but not all get to experience. We w...read more

by Judy Merrill

This brought to mind, What is the key to longevity in a marriage? When older marriages are examined what is the ingredient that kept both partners there throughout the years? We are put on the earth plane to examine ou...read more

by Rachel Stockton

Despite the fact that the divorce rate hovers around 50% for first marriages, most people do not enter into matrimony expecting their union to ultimately dissolve. Not only do they not foresee it, they don't wish it, eith...read more

by Ted Sherman

Before we get to the real truth about marital longevity, let's air the tired old negative jokes about it. One says the claim that married men live longer isn't true. It only SEEMS longer to those poor guys. Here's another ...read more

by Lisa Beach

Longevity in a marriage is not only important, it serves as a role model for those thinking of marrying, as well as those already wed. It whispers in their ears that yes, it CAN be done. The question is: How is it done? Is...read more

by Diane Ganzer

Recently my mother passed away after a long battle with cancer. her death was slow and painful, my father vigilantly sat by her side day after day, waiting. I look back at this gesture and wonder. They had been married for...read more

by Apadharna Sivakumar

Marraige is the only institution in the world that can sustain entire communities, give importance to human emotions and feelings, foster understanding between people at all levels, and encourage healthy and harmonious liv...read more

by Marcus Brooks

Marriage isn't about the church, the ceremony, the reception and the honeymoon. Marriage is about reacting to when your soul mate is in emotional pain. Marriage is about including your spouse in your life. Marriage is abou...read more

by Bonnie Christiano

Longevity is the cornerstone of marriage. Remember til death do us part? That means that when you marry, you should be in it for the long haul. How can you ensure that your marriage will withstand the test of time? ...read more

by Rex Trulove

In today's world, particularly in technologically advanced cultures, societies have a 'use and throw away' attitude. Instant gratification is the goal, it seems. We see it in how people treat the environment, their jobs, a...read more