WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE?

WHY DO PEOPLE MARRY?

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF MARRIAGE?

DO YOU THINK MARRIAGE CAN FULFILL YOUR PERSONAL NEEDS FOR LOVE, COMPANIONSHIP AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT?

MARRIAGE

MARRIAGE

According to Mitchell and Heit, marriage is defined as “ a

relationship in which two people make a legal commitment

or pledge to love and care for each other.

Marriage is one of the most important commitments youwill make. It is also a sacred bond between a man and awoman.

Marriage is important for couples to be more secure.

PEOPLE MARRY FOR MANY REASONS Some couples marry because they want

another person’s love, care and companionship.

Some couples marry because they want to build their own family

MOST SUCCESFUL MARRIAGE ARE BASED ON LOVE AND RESPECT.

LOVE AND RESPECT are the main ingredients for a long –lasting relationship.

THE 5 Cs for a SUCCESFUL MARRIAGE

COMPATIBILITY

COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

Strong commitment to each other isnecessary to develop a fulfillingrelationship. To gain a fulfillingrelationship, the couple must sharethoughts and feelings, develop mutualunderstanding and respect, satisfyingsexual needs, and provide emotionalsecurity

COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION

Communication between the couple other members of the family helpresolve conflicts and determine mutual

Goals. Happily married couples useTheir communication skills to maintain a

Harmonious relationship

COMPROMISE

COMPROMISE

Conflicts may require compromise- to

give up something in order to reach an

agreement. Compromises help couples

adjust to each other’s needs and wants.

CARE

CARE

Care for each other is another ingredientnecessary in maintaining a harmoniousrelationship. There are several ways ofshowing care for a loved one such asproviding for their needs, teaching themhow to improve on their weaknesses andshowing them encouragement to fulfill

theirgoals in life.

Factors that increase the likelihood of a compatible marriage are: Similar values Clearly-defined

goals Similar intelligence

and educational experience

Families that have similar philosophies

Ability to communicate with each other

Independence from parents

Physical attraction to one another

Healthful attitudes about marriage

Similar views about having and rearing children

Compatible personality traits

Compatible hobbies and interest

ASSIGNMENT

Look for a picture or cut out pictures from magazine showing an act or situation of the responsibilities of parents to their children and explain the image