THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MARRIAGE BY ASHLEY JACKSON

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF MARRIED • PEOPLE Both adults and children in married families suffer from anxiety and panic disorders less than people who live in separated homes. • Married couples have more support from their spouse, so their mental health is cared for and they know that their struggles are not their own. • Over 34% of married people reported that they were “Very happy”, compared to the 20% of unmarried people reporting their happiness. (marriage. com) • Less risky behaviors are performed by married people- they have families relying on them • Recovery from sickness and ailments are much easier with someone who is willing to happily care for you • Aging happily is another positive impact- couples look forward to longevity together

Effects of Marriage on Children • BRADFORD WILCOX, AN INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN VALUES, SAYS “CHILDREN RAISED IN INTACT FAMILIES AREMORE LIKELY TO ATTEND COLLEGE, ARE PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHIER, ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE PHYSICALLY OR SEXUALLY ABUSED. . ” GREATER FRACTIONS OF CHILDREN FROM INTACT MARRIED FAMILIES EARN A AND B GRADES IN SCHOOL. HAVING BOTH PARENTS TO HOLD THE CHILD ACCOUNTABLE IS BENEFICIAL TO THE CHILD’S EDUCATION. ADOLESCENT CHILDREN WHO HAVE GROWN UP IN FAMILIES WITH INTACT PARENTS ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE DIVORCED IN THEIR FUTURE. CHILDREN MOCK THEIR PARENTS BEHAVIORS AND DEEM THEIR BEHAVIOR AS ACCEPTABLE. GOOD EXAMPLES LEAD TO GOOD OUTCOMES.

HEALTHY MARRIAGE, NOT JUST ANY MARRIAGE. THERE CAN BE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF A MARRIAGE THAT IS STRAINING AND UNHEALTHY q A marriage that is stressful can lead to an overall health decline q Mental health including anxiety and depression become vulnerable q Stress causes rises in blood sugar that can ultimately lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and even diabetes q Someone who is in an abusive or unhappy marriage is more prone to make risky and harmful decisions: EX smoking, drinking, drugs, and in extreme cases, suicide may be considered.

Scene from “This is Us” EXAMPLE OF THE STRENGTH OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE https: //www. bing. com/videos/search? q=reasons+why+i+love+you+jack+and+rebecca+you&qpvt=reasons+why+i+love+you+jack+and+rebecca+you&view=detail &mid=5 A 9 C 5 FE 2 CD 1197337 C 3 D&rvsmid=255 A 4 CBF 25 DC 026 F 6 CCE&FORM=VDMCNR

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