Conventional and Unconventional Insight about Monogamous Relationships
THE CONVENTIONAL INSIGHT our society shares about marriage. 1) THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE The common wisdom about the purpose of marriage today is that it is to take one’s place in society and fulfill the American Dream which is to raise children and develop a style of life that will bring a particular kind of fulfillment. Marriage is not considered necessary since today one can raise children and develop a life-style while single, but this is not quite the real thing. 2) WHY WE CHOOSE A PARTNER We commonly believe that we are aware of the basic reasons for choosing a partner. One chooses a partner whom one loves and who shares one’s own values, interests and goals. By each one sharing, honestly and openly, the partners develop intimacy with each other. It is when you find the right person that sharing and intimacy becomes possible. 3) THE ADEQUACY OF LOVE We do recognize that to have a successful marriage we must love and cher