Reaction paper on marriage
Title: Reaction Paper
Date: July 5th, 2013
Instructor: Dr. Brown
School: SUNY Empire State College
Main Title: Reaction Paper
According to dictionary.com, a marriage is a legally, religiously, or socially sanctioned union of persons who commit to one another (dictionary.com). It is said that marriages are a special bond shared between two souls that tie the wedding knot after making a promise to be companions for a lifetime. It is the physical, mental, and spiritual union of souls. It may bring significant stability and substance to current relationships and plays huge roles in cultural diversity. It is suppose to be a joyous moment where the foundation for a family is being created, love is being shared, and two people are living in harmony. Marriage is always depicted as something no less than out of a fairytale novel. So why does such a happy moment we all grow up to know, face some tough challenges?
One reason couples transitioning into marriage face certain challenges is because when someone marries, they certain high expectations that one or even both of the couples can have about the married life. This includes; age, cultural background, gender, family history, and marriage history. Many couples fail to see the hard work that it takes to create a healthy marriage. Couples are faced everyday with reality and have to share in each other’s life daily. Another challenge faced by couples transitioning to marriage is trying to acknowledge that they are ready to assume the roles of responsibility and adulthood. Moving into the world of adult roles and responsibility can place a lot of pressure on newly couples, which causes then to develop marital and family themes (Anderson & Sabatelli). During the transition to marriage, couples must negotiate how they intend to act in accordance to their new roles. There are several roles that newly married couples can take; a conjugal role, counter roles, and role conflicts. Also, marital
Date: July 5th, 2013
Instructor: Dr. Brown
School: SUNY Empire State College
Main Title: Reaction Paper
According to dictionary.com, a marriage is a legally, religiously, or socially sanctioned union of persons who commit to one another (dictionary.com). It is said that marriages are a special bond shared between two souls that tie the wedding knot after making a promise to be companions for a lifetime. It is the physical, mental, and spiritual union of souls. It may bring significant stability and substance to current relationships and plays huge roles in cultural diversity. It is suppose to be a joyous moment where the foundation for a family is being created, love is being shared, and two people are living in harmony. Marriage is always depicted as something no less than out of a fairytale novel. So why does such a happy moment we all grow up to know, face some tough challenges?
One reason couples transitioning into marriage face certain challenges is because when someone marries, they certain high expectations that one or even both of the couples can have about the married life. This includes; age, cultural background, gender, family history, and marriage history. Many couples fail to see the hard work that it takes to create a healthy marriage. Couples are faced everyday with reality and have to share in each other’s life daily. Another challenge faced by couples transitioning to marriage is trying to acknowledge that they are ready to assume the roles of responsibility and adulthood. Moving into the world of adult roles and responsibility can place a lot of pressure on newly couples, which causes then to develop marital and family themes (Anderson & Sabatelli). During the transition to marriage, couples must negotiate how they intend to act in accordance to their new roles. There are several roles that newly married couples can take; a conjugal role, counter roles, and role conflicts. Also, marital
References: (2013). Marriage retrieved on July 5th, 2013 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/marriage Anderson, S.A. & Sabatelli, R.M. (2007). The transition to marriage: The new marital system. (2000-2012). Benfits of being married retrieved on July 5th, 2013 from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-being-married.html