Who is happily married after 7 years and why?
I was married for over twenty years and was not happy. I am now have been married for over 9 years and can not even think of not being married to this wonderful woman. I believe there is a lot of truth in the following. Years of research by psychologist have shown that most long-term marriages have some very common factors. Lack of any two or more of these factors indicates there is high probability the marriage will not last. (Long term –is defined as a marriage of more than 20 years) 1. Both parties married at age 25 or older. 2. Religious compatible (example: Jews + Hindu just do not work) 3. Common goals (someone likes a simple life, not chasing material wealth or career and some that is very goal minded for gaining as much material wealth as possible, together they do not make a lasting marriage. Another example, a conflict over having children). 4. Social economical compatible (poor + rich only works in the movies) 5. Financial responsible (debt is the number one cause of divorce
