https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk Post a response to this prompt: In our country, divorce has become more prevalent. Why do so many marriages fail? Conversely, what are some qualities of a healthy relationship? Do you hope to marry someday? Why or why not? Feel free to amp up your entry with a symbolic image and/or link to an "on point" resource for your peers to check out. en-us 2018-10-21 11:33:03 UTC 2025-11-04 11:37:19 UTC hello@padlet.com 19calderonej https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296557946 I believe many marriages today fail because people like to rush into relationships. People who just meet believe they have fallen in love and they barely even know the person they are talking to. I believe another reason why marriages fail so quickly is because of poor communication and many younger couples are too immature to talk things out and rather give the "silent treatment" .
Some qualities of a healthy relationship are good communication skills, intamicy, trust, honesty, open-mindedness, and many others. 
I do hope to marry someday and have a family of my own like the 
"traditional" american family. 


]]> 2018-10-24 16:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296557946 19carra https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296558595 I believe in our country so many marriages have failed because we don't communicate anymore. We all constantly use our phones and technology so we talk to people all day but it's not the same as sitting down with a person and actually talking. In a healthy relationship a couple needs to communicate always, their feelings need to be talked about, if things are left unresolved they can often lead to an end of a relationship. I do hope to marry someday because everyone hopes to one day have a connection with someone that can last a lifetime with a family.   

]]> 2018-10-24 16:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296558595 19carlowt https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296559192 The most common misconception, probably of all time, is this idea that love is just a feeling. However, it's probably more of a commitment. The feeling you have when you first start to love someone is more of an infatuation. A lot of marriages fail because the couple realizes that they don't love each other anymore, but I think it's more accurate to say that a lot of marriages fail because the couple realizes that they don't want to try to love each other anymore. That's not to say that you can't feel love, but there's more to love than just a feeling and that's not something a lot of people know. Love is commitment, it's respect, it's caring, and it is also a feeling. The qualities of a healthy relationship include the same things that make up what love is. Commitment, loyalty, respect, caring, but also this complete concept of love. I've always been a little rocky on whether or not I want to get married. I think the process and the idea of it is beautiful, but I don't believe that you need to be married in order to show that you are completely committed and completely in love with a person. I also hate that people make money off of love, people like wedding planners. It makes it feel a little less sacred and meaningful. Wedding catalogs and American consumerism are the worst. For me, it would depend on my significant other. If a wedding was something she was passionate about, sure. Why not?  I just don't think you need to be legally bound together in order to be "official". Shared banking and insurance is also tricky stuff. I hate sharing. If we were to divorce, she's going to take some of my hard earned money and I'm willing to admit that I'm selfish enough to be bothered by that. But, disregarding that, marriage would be nice.]]> 2018-10-24 16:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296559192 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576130 I believe that so many marriages fail in our country because many people fail to acknowledge that love, like marriage, is a commitment to another. Love is more than a feeling as with marriage it becomes devotion as one vows to love the other. Divorce is so prevalent because people are more busy now-a-days and being promised to only one, causes people to feel "tied down" since they are limited to only one instead of having the ability to float about freely. Some qualities of a healthy relationship include good communication, honesty, intimacy and trust, to name a few. Without these main three, or when they are neglected, many marriages fail since these three qualities create the foundation of a healthy and successful marriage. I do hope to be married one day because I would like to have a family in the future and a healthy base to return to at the end of each day, or someone to support me when I'm struggling and pick me up when I fall down.
 ]]> 2018-10-24 17:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576130 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576732 I believe that many marriages fail today due to this concept that relationship are something that need "work". Personally, I think that if a relationship needs work this is a red flag. If you truly are in love,  you are not going to need to "fix" anything about your relationship with your partner. Relationships should be easy, natural and happy. You can not "work on" or change a person, unless they want to change them self. The qualities of a healthy relationship are trust, honesty, respect and good communication. I really hope I fall in love one day and get married. I would love and start a family of my own to share my life with.

]]> 2018-10-24 17:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576732 19capwellz https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576943 Marriages fail because of miscommunication and the loss of effort. In modern days, people are always on their phones, worrying too much about social media and forgets the basic social skills of just talking to one another. People can't sit in silence anymore, they must run to their phones to try and hide the awkwardness instead of breaking it. The effort comes from relationships moving too fast. Although some relationships become stronger and work out overtime, most can be rushed into and then have a difficult time lasting overtime. If you were to rush then you may not even know who it is you're really "in love" with. Once you know the real person that you are with, will you still have the same thoughts or dreams of being with them? I hope to marry one day because all humans want to find that perfect fit for them. That one person that no matter what, they can't live without. It's something that I whole heartedly want later in my life.

]]> 2018-10-24 17:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296576943 19rossia https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296577493 Many marriages in the US fail because people fall in love too early, and marry too early and they think that whatever problems they have can be fixed by moving to the next stage of the relationship, whether that be tying the knot and getting married or even having a child. A healthy relationship is one in which both members are enough alike each other that they can get along, but also different enough from each other that there relationship isn't boring. People in healthy relationships marry because they legitimately want to whereas most failed marriages are because of an irrational need or feeling to get married because it's what they feel they should. I do in fact hope to be married one day because I would like to spend the better part of my life with somebody that I love (and will provide half the finances so I only have to do half the work). 

]]> 2018-10-24 17:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296577493 19mischlerg https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296578515 Personally I believe all marriages start to fail when you go from dating to marriage. All the romance and appreciation still lies within a dating relationship but as soon as you say I do it's like the relationship becomes lazy. The couple will stop trying to show the other person there appreciation and how much they love them. Also communication is a big part of conflicts in relationships. Although this is not true for every relationship it tends to be the reoccurring issue. Some qualities of a healthy relationship is listening and appreciation. Always show the other person what they mean to you and how you feel about them.  I hope to get married and have a family.  This is very important to me.]]> 2018-10-24 17:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296578515 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296578524 So many marriages fail because people fail to stay true to their commitments in the relationship. This can be in reference to their responsibility in the relationship, as well as values. Qualities of a good relationship include being honest, respect, dependable, thoughtful, loving, and selfless. I one day hope to be married but if it doesn't happen I won't fret over it. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296578524 19rapsonm https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296580566 I believe marriages fail because it is no longer frowned upon to get a divorce. Many years ago people were shunned if they received a divorce and even before that, it wasn’t an option. Marriages have always failed and been strenuous, but the people of the past had to suck it up and push through till death. They are more prevalent today because they are an option. People jump into marriage without thinking and it often ends poorly and they fail because people are usually selfish. A good marriage should have communication, trust, and an understanding of each other. I'm not necessarily looking to get married but if it happens, sure. It's not my goal in life to get married. It might happen, but I'm not going to aggressively look for it to.

]]> 2018-10-24 17:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296580566 MusterDorothyJ19 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296586822 Marriage should always be healthy and consensual, and I believe out of love (not infatuation). In order to have a successful marriage, you need to be able to love the person you are with for the rest of your life, or, in some cases with divorce, as long as possible. Some use marriage and babies as a way to fix what is broken, but, this causes more and sometimes even worse damage. A Healthy relationship between man and man, man and woman or even woman and woman, (or any other pairings) should always be based on respect and boundaries. Hopefully, I will be married and or even have children, but I prefer to wait until it is the right moment and not when I'm unsure or just infatuated with the idea of someone, but love them for their flaws and strengths, too.]]> 2018-10-24 17:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296586822 19messiera1 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296586913 So many marriages fail because in more times than not, relationships are just jumped into with not a lot of thought. You don´t need to be married to be in love, and you don´t need to love someone to be married. I feel that two people should wait until they are absolutely sure before they get married. I feel like two people should make sure that they accept each others differences and talk before getting into a marriage. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296586913 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296596716 These days, people feel the need to get married right away. They jump into something that should be life everlasting, usually with someone that they have not known for a substantial amount of time. After being married, the couple becomes much close to each other , and certain characteristics and qualities that were not noticed before will come through, leading to problems and possibly divorce. On the other hand, a healthy relationship comes with years of honesty, comfort, and love. It takes a long time to groom a relationship to make sure that true love present. Once the couple looks at each other as not only their lover but as their best friend, AND knows everything about the other, then a marriage should last forever.]]> 2018-10-24 17:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296596716 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296597131 I believe that so many marriages fail because of the fact that so many people rush into getting married. They are so anxious and excited to get married that they haven't even had time to really fall in love. This tends to happen at younger ages, because people think that getting married younger is better. But that is not always true. With these early rushed marriages, many couples tend to lack communication skills. Skills that are important to a healthy relationship.  Lacking these skills may result in unnecessary fights, that could lead to divorce.  On the other hand, a healthy relationship contains years of love and support and trust between one another.  Most healthy relationships need time to really get to know the other person and seek out their flaws.  I hope to marry someone that is not only going to be my husband, but my best friend that I will forever want to grow old with.  Someone who I can trust and talk to and someone who I am deeply in love with.  

]]> 2018-10-24 17:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296597131 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296597881 Marriages fail often times because people stop talking and communicating. Problems arise and without addressing them they are just left to pile up and eventually push the two people apart. I believe that if you feel as though you can't talk about problems you may have with your partner then you shouldn't be together; you should be with or marry someone you feel connected with to the point where you can be completely open with them and yourself. I'd like to be married in the future and keep a healthy relationship by talking about issues and constantly sharing feelings with my significant other. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296597881 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296599429 One of the biggest reasons for divorce is the fact that many couples fight over money or the lack of companionship the couple has. A healthy relationship requires trust, connection, loyalty, and communication. I don’t believe marriage is necessary. If the love between two people is true, they do not need a certificate to hold them together. However, I would like to be married for the purpose of bringing the label of my relationship with someone to the next level as well as celebrating the love my partner and I share with my family and friends. ]]> 2018-10-24 17:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296599429 19mischlerg https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296599918 2018-10-24 17:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296599918 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296766066 2018-10-25 03:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296766066 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296944605 Many marriages fail due to the fact that many couples rush into getting married. They are so anxious to tie the knot and make their love official, but in reality they haven't spent enough time together to fully understand their partner and think of the long term effects that can occur throughout their relationship. At first their marriage may seem wonderful, but then each person's inner qualities begin to show and conflict between each other may arise. This may lead to divorce. A healthy relationship is one in which the couple takes time to know every detail about the other and see them as their best friend. If the couple takes their time, gets to know each other in depth, and acquires an everlasting love for the other, the relationship will last.]]> 2018-10-25 13:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/296944605 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297228152 I think that many marriages fail because couples's standards are too high. Many people see these seemingly perfect relationships on social media and television and expect that their marriage will be the same. They hold their marriage to this high standard and when things don't work out the way they think they're supposed to the couple gets divorced. They need to learn that relationships take work and they are not what we see on social media. Qualities of a healthy relationship are communication and trust because without proper and honest communication relationships will fail due to lack of trust. I hope to marry someday because marriage is having a best friend for life and someone to share your life with.]]> 2018-10-26 00:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297228152 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297769091 I believe that marriages fail because many people do not realize the commitments they are making when they make one. It is a bond that has an indescribable emotion and duty behind it. In a healthy relationship, the most important thing is trust. Once trust is lost because of one's actions, neither person can be truly happy in the relationship. Each person in the relationship must be there own person, who wants to share everything with the one they love. I do hope to get married someday. It would be nice to have a best friend, and love who you get to share your life with. I will always keep in mind that marriage is a commitment that can not be second guessed. 

]]> 2018-10-28 16:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297769091 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297769896 2018-10-28 16:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/297769896 https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/298154529 I think that marriages tend to fail because of prematurely making decisions that don't think through and truly understand. They also try and settle for something they think they deserve but it could be a not so healthy relationship, causing them to divorce. People also lie and don't truly communicate because of social media and technology, people don't really open up to one another and don't make connections. Relationships aren't just a game or a shiny new toy, they take hard work, trust, and honesty. I would like to travel the world and see things not many people get to see in their lifetime while I'm young and then possibly settle down. I don't see marriage as a necessity because so many people are thriving and single]]> 2018-10-29 17:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/boylejulie/fmx2ajuu6pbk/wish/298154529