The Changing Face of Marriage

I have certainly experienced the “domestic church.” From a young age, my parents took me to Church and explained their faith to me. They not only explained the virtues of our faith, but helped me carry them out by telling me right from wrong and encouraging me to uphold certain values. I have seen many different representations of the composition of marriage and family in my life and in television. The structure and composition of marriage has changed over the years. In my community the structure has not changed significantly. Most married couples that I know are traditional. However, I do know many couples who have divorced. Since, for example, when my mom was my age, more married couples are getting married later and there are more divorced couples. In television and movies, marriage is seen more casually. Reality shows like the Kardashians give the example of couples marrying for only a matter of days. Television shows make divorce seem almost inevitable and characters often go from spouse to spouse or refuse to commit. However, this changing structure of marriage is not all bad. Many couples are waiting to marry, ensuring that they are ready. Also, in many cases, both couples work, making financial problems less of an issue. However, it can also cause stress if both spouses are constantly busy. In the article, the author explains that college educated couples are less likely to divorce. As a student preparing to go to college, this is a good thing. Hopefully, if I meet someone who I want to marry, we will be able to work through any problems we have, wether they are financial or emotional. However, I can never be sure. Although college educated couples are less likely to divorce, many still do and divorce rates seem to grow more and more each year. If I do marry, I would definitely try my best to work through any problems and I realize that divorce should be the last resort in a way. I I am married, I would try to provide a “domestic church” like my parents did for me. The “domestic church” that my parents provided me with has help support and raise me in my faith. By doing this, my parents guided me throughout my adolescent life and taught me important values. Because I received this wonderful support and guidance, I feel responsible to carry the “domestic church” into my home in the future.