Just yesterday I asked my parents, "Mom, I don't know how two people will stay together and love each other for 50-60 years." and my mom replied, "You don't love each other for 50-60 years. You just learn to deal with each other, like how your grandparents are." It's true though. My grandparents fight everyday, and they never agree with each other, so why are they still together?
I guess now divorce is such a light topic that everyone doesn't think of it as shocking as it was a decade ago. Now if you get a divorce it's not a big deal. It's not expensive and it can be done in minutes. You see it in the magazines all the time, "Celebrity _____ divorces with _______." With all the scandals, lies, and betrayal that comes with love these days, it's pretty scary to know you might be in that kind of situation in the future.
One out of two couples get a divorce. Think about it. You get married. You're best friend gets married. Out of the two of you, one of your marriages will end. How do you know if you truly found the love of your life? If your partner cheated on you, will you give them a second chance or let go of them? Can two people stay in love forever?
I think a lot of divorces these days have to do with the fact that you can just divorce so easily.
ReplyDeleteAnd because of that, marriage isn't taken as seriously. Like you wouldn't think about marrying someone for as long as you would have in the past because you know that you can just divorce with ease right?
One thing to consider though about your grand parents and stuff, is what they would be like without each other. I'm pretty sure they're happier together.
It's a good question though, if you can really love someone enough to grow old with them. I'm sure you can, but I'm sure that there is a high chance you won't at the same time. It really depends on the individuals involved :S I know my parents still love each other, I feel like my grand parents do as well though I'm not as sure.