Divorce in American Society

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The paper analyzes the reasons behind the ever increasing divorce rate in America. The paper examines the studies of Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee on married couples and the success or failure of their marriages. The writer explains that a feeling in both spouses that they were valued and cherished was a major contributing factor to the success of a marriage. The paper concludes that while it might seem to be a cliche to say that a successful marriage requires work, this is the conclusion that Wallerstein and Blakeslee come to.

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"Wallerstein and Blakeslee looked at fifty marriages fifty couples described as being in "lasting, happy marriages" (p. 238). One trait they found over and over was a feeling in both spouses that they were valued and cherished (p. 240). These researchers also documented the kinds of stresses and difficulties faced in establishing, nurturing and sustaining a marriage over many years. As one respondent said, "John and I have had at least six different marriages." (p. 239) The respondent was referring to the fact that life's stages brought multiple changes to their marriages."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hetherington, E. Mavis. "Marriage and Divorce American Style."
• Wallerstein, Judith S., and Blakeslee, Sandra. "The Good Marriage."

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