Esssay

Marriage
What does marriage mean? By definition, marriage is “the legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife”. Most people claim that they want their marriage to last a lifetime. Becauseover half of all marriages in the United States end in a divorce, most people lack the understanding of what it takes to stay married. Many people believe that couples should become more aware of thecommitment that they are making when they enter into marriage. 
Men and women should get to know one another completely before deciding to get married. Important issues such as religion, finances,career, and whether or not to have children should be discussed so that the couple can learn each other’s views regarding the issues to determine compatibility. For example, Brad Pitt and JenniferAnniston announced their plans for divorce. They are planning to divorce because he wants to have children, and she does not. Why did they not discuss this issue before they got married or did they thinkthe other one would change after saying their wedding vows? Marriage is not about changing someone; instead, it is about loving your partner for his or her beliefs. 
Rather than giving up andending the marriage, many couples could save the marriage by trying to work through the problems that arise. Many people do not realize how much hard work has to be put into a marriage for it to besuccessful. When planning a wedding, some couples spend a lot of time preparing the vows that will be exchanged during the ceremony, yet sadly the partners fail to live by the vows day after day. Scores ofmarried couples drift apart because their hectic lives do not allow them to spend enough quality time together, which is important for a healthy marriage. Communication is also an essential factor inworking through problems in a marriage. 
Entering into marriage for the wrong reason usually leads to divorce. Sometimes an individual will say that he or she married for money, or he or she may...