In this country the divorce rate is alarmingly high. About 50%. What effect does this have on the children of the divorced? It inherently shows them that relationships are disposable and they carry the same practices of their parents. It also, must cause physiological damage to them. A strong, unified family will help build a strongly moral individual just as a divided family may lead to an individual with a weak sense of morals. The morality in this country is unbelievably low and I think this could likely be one of the main causes.
How is a healthy relationship maintained? Here are my ideas.
1. Equality- Both individuals in a relationship are equal. Their ideas should be respected and they should not be chastised for them. If there is a disagreement, the individuals should peacefully discuss it and try to find a solution or compromise. There should be no yelling because that is disrespectful and shows that you feel dominant to the other; that your opinion matters more.
2. Respect- Both individuals should be respected as people and not just objects to be won or lost. People are not property.
3. Fidelity- This one is blatantly obvious. It can also, go with respect. This can also be thinking of other individuals.
4. Honesty- The individuals in a relationship should not lie to each other. Otherwise it turns the other individual into no more than an object. They must be able to function as one.
5. Trust- The individuals in a relationship must be able to trust each other. They must be able to function as one.
6. Support- Both individuals should help each other with their problems and try to make each other happy.
7. Tolerance- Both individuals are most certainly going to have disagreements and do things differently. They should be able to accept this and compromise.
