Is Lifelong Marriage Obsolete?
Monday June 29, 2009
In her article, "On marriage: Let's call the whole thing off", author Sandra Tsing Loh asks the question, "isn't the idea of lifelong marriage obsolete?"
Our answer to her question -- No.
We disagree with Loh's negative thoughts about marriage and her alternatives to marriage. Not all couples who find themselves in a rut, troubled by a lack of sex in their marriage, coping with a cheating spouse, or other issues, decide to throw in the towel.
There are many reasons that successful long lasting marriages exist. Along with love, respect, forgiveness, and being able to laugh together, these couples know how to communicate. And yes, they do keep their romance alive.
Poll:
Is the idea of lifelong marriage obsolete? Vote!
Ms. Loh needs a serious recalibration. A long-term marriage requires three things: commitment, communication and compromise. No one gets what they want all the time. At 20 years you’re just getting to know each other!