What is a healthy marriage*?
There
are at least two characteristics that all healthy marriages
have in common. First, they are "mutually enriching" and second,
both partners have a deep respect for each other.
A mutually satisfying relationship is one that is beneficial
to all members of the family unit.
It is a relationship that is committed to ongoing growth,
the use of effective communication skills and the use of successful
conflict management skills.
* Marriage is a civil right fight that has yet to recognized or won in Texas but one that the Marriage Dividends supports for same sex couples.
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Researchers have found many benefits for women who are in
healthy marriages, compared to unhealthy marriages, including
the following:
- More satisfying relationship
- Emotionally healthier
- Wealthier
- Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, or other violent crimes
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
- Less likely to contract STD's
- Less likely to remain or end up in poverty
- Have better relationships with their children
- Physically healthier
Researchers have found many benefits for men who are in healthy
marriages, compared to unhealthy marriages, including the
following:
- Live longer
- Physically healthier
- Wealthier
- Increase in the stability of employment
- Higher wages
- Emotionally healthier
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
- Have better relationships with their children
- More satisfying sexual relationship
- Less likely to commit violent crimes
- Less likely to contract STD's
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
Researchers have found many benefits for children and youth
who are raised by parents in healthy marriages, compared to
unhealthy marriages, including the following:
- More likely to attend college
- More likely to succeed academically
- Physically healthier
- Emotionally healthier
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
- Demonstrate less behavioral problems in school
- Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse
- Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol
- Less likely to commit delinquent behaviors
- Have a better relationship with their mothers and fathers
- Decreases their chances of divorcing when they get married
- Less likely to become pregnant as a teenager, or impregnate
someone.
- Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers
- Less likely to contract STD's
- Less likely to be raised in poverty
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/about/mission.html#background
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