Marriage

Marriage. What really is the meaning of marriage? We all came from different places and grew from different roots that is why marriage can be seen in many different ways. One individual may define it as a bond between two people of sex because he/ she grew up in this kind of setting but another may view it as something else. You? How do you define and see marriage? Marriage varies from perspective of one person to another. Like family, marriage is another important social institution. Marriage is one of the most ancient, important, universal and indispensable social institution which has been in existence since the inception of human civilization. As a stable social institution it binds two opposite sexes and allows them to live as husband and wife.

            Have you ever seen an old couple who are together for many years but still laugh, joke, share sweet thoughts together and growing old together? Or a couple who yell, and have fights and arguments with each other but their bond remained for a lot of years and still counting?

            Here, we will discuss about a research on marriage of David H. Olson and Blaine J. Fowers about the five types of marriage using the marital inventory ENRICH.

Devitalized couples are observed to be dissatisfied with their marriage. The partners in this type of marriage have a poor communication and are not so good in resolving conflicts. And this type of marriage was observed that couples had considered divorce.

Conflicted couples are seemed to be moderately satisfied with their marriage.  The partners in this type of marriage are said to have struggle with communication and have some misunderstanding on areas of marriage. They also considered divorce but were no more likely to be separated.

Traditional couples are said to be the most satisfied of all groups in how they are guiding their children and parenting duties. They are also happy in their roles, that’s why they are performing well and feel respected by one another.

Harmonious couples agree with many things but still have lack of understanding in some areas like sex, parenting and etc. three fourths of the couples had considered divorce and 94% considered themselves satisfied overall.

Vitalized couples have a good communication and conflict resolution skills and are comfortable with each other. They are also the most satisfied couple type.

            Perhaps you would even notice what kind of couple your parents are or were. If you, yourself, are in a relationship right now and see where you are there, don’t fret. Just because you see yourself in one type doesn’t mean you will remain in that group forever. Things like this aren’t necessarily set in stone since the Earth was created and you were born. It can change. If you dislike where you are right now, perhaps knowing what kind of couple you are will help you go to the path that you both prefer. 

            You may not be the kind of couple that you wish to be now, but one day, I’m sure you’d be able to achieve your dream and live a good long life with your forever. 

Reference: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/pe_main_site_content/pdf/research/study6.pdf

Group 2

Feby Andrea Laroco

Isabella Herreria

Dally Delos Santos

Danna Ruiz

Rensea Mae De Vera

Anna Mae Alamag