Did you know that the best time to get married is during an economic crisis? It's true! There is a ton of research on this topic, I've read all about it. The studies show that while the rates of marriages during economic rescission go down, meaning less people get married, but that the people who do get married will have a better, happier and long lasting marriage. The reasons what this seemingly contradiction works is because, first if a couple loves each other so much that despite the fact that they can't afford an elaborate wedding like they want, but get married on a lower budget, then they will have fewer financial issues because they realize from the beginning that their love is more important than money. Second, if a couple can work through problems successfully together, then they will have higher satisfaction in their marriage. An economic recession is an excellent time for a couple to grow together, and therefore creating an atmosphere of success. And third, there are many benefits from marriage that will affect a couple positively. There are plenty tax refunds, and deductions that come as a result of marriage. There is a lot more reasons why marriage in a recession is good, but these three were three of my favorite reasons! A marriage based on Love, problem solving, success, and financial (poorness, yet happy) success is perfect!
I shared this research with my Family 160 teacher and he even said that this research was very interesting. He liked how the research was presented, thought out, and accounted for underlying effects! He was a marriage and family counselor for many years in California before he came to my University to teach. So he knows a thing or two about what makes a good family possible! So research, and my expert teacher say that if you are wondering if you should purpose or not in times like these... GO FOR IT!
Do you honestly believe any of this?!! I hope not! Half of it I made up, and the other half was misinterpreted studies! But that's the point! Don't always believe what you read, especially if it goes against common sense, and seems like an easy answer to a complex question. The studies I referred to was a study of marriage during the great depression. During that time, there were very few marriages, and very few divorces. But the research said that the reason why there were so few divorce was because it was just too expensive to divorce, so people usually ended up just abandoning their marriages instead of legally doing it. Which is why my teacher agreed with the research. Because I had explained that to him. But it goes to show that I can cite research and professionals and make is seem like I have something mind boggling that is just plain rubbish. Of course my example seems so silly that everyone could see through this. But think about what a person, professional, or company can mislead you to think if they don't give you all the information!
This week our class mostly talked about how to look at a stat, graph, or any type of research used in anyway can be misleading, and while you don't necessarily need to look up every scientific study in the world, just be cautious of what you believe, take for truth, or base your decisions on. Look at every angle of the issue before you pledge your allegiance with a product, belief, or point of view. It's good advice in my opinion. :]
I shared this research with my Family 160 teacher and he even said that this research was very interesting. He liked how the research was presented, thought out, and accounted for underlying effects! He was a marriage and family counselor for many years in California before he came to my University to teach. So he knows a thing or two about what makes a good family possible! So research, and my expert teacher say that if you are wondering if you should purpose or not in times like these... GO FOR IT!
Do you honestly believe any of this?!! I hope not! Half of it I made up, and the other half was misinterpreted studies! But that's the point! Don't always believe what you read, especially if it goes against common sense, and seems like an easy answer to a complex question. The studies I referred to was a study of marriage during the great depression. During that time, there were very few marriages, and very few divorces. But the research said that the reason why there were so few divorce was because it was just too expensive to divorce, so people usually ended up just abandoning their marriages instead of legally doing it. Which is why my teacher agreed with the research. Because I had explained that to him. But it goes to show that I can cite research and professionals and make is seem like I have something mind boggling that is just plain rubbish. Of course my example seems so silly that everyone could see through this. But think about what a person, professional, or company can mislead you to think if they don't give you all the information!
This week our class mostly talked about how to look at a stat, graph, or any type of research used in anyway can be misleading, and while you don't necessarily need to look up every scientific study in the world, just be cautious of what you believe, take for truth, or base your decisions on. Look at every angle of the issue before you pledge your allegiance with a product, belief, or point of view. It's good advice in my opinion. :]
