A Deeper Understanding of Marriage is Needed in Order to Save It
A Deeper Understanding of Marriage is Needed to Save It All over the planet, there is a trend of failing marriages. There is absolutely no difference if the newlyweds or the married couple came from a highly industrialized country or a less affluent nation. Rich and poor countries alike are being affected by the disintegration of a critical social foundation that is called marriage. It is, therefore, very important to appreciate marriage as something that transcends the mere union of a husband and a wife. Marriage is the union of a husband and a wife enforced by law and inspired by the idea of a covenant made to each other. At its basic level, marriage is the act that culminates after a man and a woman decide to live together and consummate the union with intimate relations; both parties are protected by a legal contract. Most people have a very narrow view of marriage, constricting it into a legal framework. Nevertheless, even with a simple understanding of the concept, the le...