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John Medina

What Happened To Marriage?

  • I'm so disappointed in my so called "peers". It seems that marriage is now considered to be uncool. No one wants to get married anymore, and I think it's sad. Marriage can be such a beautiful thing, but most people treat it like a cheap disposable toy. In my eyes, marriage is the one of most wonderful bond two people can have. It depresses me how little it respect it gets nowadays. I guess I'm just too old-fashioned for the modern age...

4 comments
  • The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak
    The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak Well, on one hand, people aren't getting married as early for numerous reasons, including pursuit of higher education mandated by employers, and a rising life expectancy, as well as a desire not to deal with messy divorces that they've likely seen their p...  more
    January 18, 2011
  • Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts
    Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts i have to agree with you 100% mark.
    January 18, 2011
  • NCO, Father  Carl
    NCO, Father Carl Very true! A good amount of people in general look more toward just living together rather then making the official marriage these days
    January 18, 2011
  • <i>Deleted Member</i>
    Deleted Member A shame that folks don't realize until its too late what a blessing and security marriage can be...IF both partners make it work. Have people become more selfish and lazy? Maybe...
    January 19, 2011 - delete