Unfortunately, a storm of another nature is wreaking havoc on the foundation and structure of the age-old institution of marriage. One aspect of that trend is that the futures mates may not be ready to assume their role in real life whether for parenthood, financially. In addition, self-examination is reasons why marriage is losing its honored place in society.
“Marriage conveys a sense of meaning, purpose, direction, and stability that tends to benefit adults and especially children”(Aja Gabel, 71). I agree with Gabel because marriage brings into being the family unit, the family circle. Its basic purpose is the reproduction of the members of the human family, to bring into existence more creatures of human kind. Sadly, “marriage has changed because the relationship between the sexes has changed” (Gabel, p73#12). According to Amalia Miller’s research, on the use of birth control pill. Access to the pill narrowed the gender wage gap. Women were able to become mothers later. As result, its delay motherhood.
Beside parenthood prevention, self-examination plays its part on marriage crisis today. Nagging doubts about marriage are normal even when you are in love. With unhappy marriages abounding and divorce rates soaring, it is understandable to proceed with cautious. Impatient mates who seek quick results and instant gratification give little thought to the consequences of divorce. Lured by seductive promises of freedom and independence, exposed shameless disregard and believe that divorce will lead to happiness.
Doubtless this is because satisfying marital relationship result from unselfishness