Benefits of Marriage

There is so much baloney out there on marriage right now.  One of the biggest myths is that the divorce rate is 50%.  According to the text "marriage is sexless, boring, and oppressive," and that is according to an internet blogger.  That is one of the problems.  People go out there and see a number and say oh well that must be true!  But they don't look into the numbers and what they mean.  There is a ton of research of the health benefits of marriage.  People who are married are less likely to get heart problems.  According to chapter 7 of the text "As for being unfulfilled and stifled, married people are generally happier, the studies find, with greater life satisfaction, lower risk for depression, and greater economic stability, all contributing to better mental health. (VanDenBerghe, E. p. 71)"  There are several videos that I have provided with tons of great information.