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Successful Marriage

Marriage is defined as the legal union of a man and a woman (Webster’s Dictionary). Customs of marriage vary widely throughout the world, but it also meets the basic needs of all human beings. “ In most societies, marriage is considered the best way to ensure orderly raising of children. It allows for a division of labor within a consuming and working unit. Ideally, it offers intimacy, commitment, friendship, affection, sexual fulfillment, companionship, and an opportunity for emotional growth, as well as new sources of identity and self-esteem.” (Gardiner, et.al. 508) Many studies have shown that married people are usually happier than unmarried people. On the other hand, people who are unhappily married are less happy than people who are divorced.
Although the United States has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, we can’t forget that there are many happily married couples. My boyfriend’s parents, Frank and Donna, are the happiest married couple that I know.......


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