Marital Intimacy Skills

Marital Intimacy

A look into the factors affecting marriage

Abstract

With the evolving trends redefining the basics of marriage , it is no wonder that marriages are increasingly failing . The issue is of such proportions today that the government itself has become involved to bring a change in the deteriorating marriage and family life Researchers have contributed a lot to the understanding and addressing of the issue . The attempts to look into the factors that threaten a marriage , and ways to improve the situation . The role of love and faith , communication

and counseling are crucial in sustaining relationships . Exclusive programs have been developed too , to improve marital life and reduce conflict . The current marriage scenario definitely holds harsh implications for the future . Children , also victims of failed or conflict ridden marriages , face a bleak future People need to rededicate themselves to the cause of their families , be more willing to share and accommodate partners , and meet the challenges successfully , to retain their marriage

The influence of the changing economic and social scenario on family life was an important of concern , during the early twentieth century . Marital research focusing on marital problems and solutions gained importance . Scholars and psychologically trained marital researchers contributed to the literary development of marriage and marital issues . Although the emerging literature on the subject had immense conflict of opinion , it theless contributed to the needs of a more scientific and rational understanding of the subject Identification and evaluation of the parameters contributing to marital satisfaction and marital conflict are very important

It is not possible to predict the marital outcome , purely based on marital conflict . The influence of conflict in marital life has to be seen from the perspective of the behavior exhibited by the partners . The complexities associated with measuring marital conflict are also evident from the demand-withdraw pattern (Fincham , Stanley Beach , 2007 . It was observed that the demand-withdraw pattern no way affected marital satisfaction in highly affectionate partners (Fincham , Stanley Beach 2007 . However among the low or average affectionate partners , it had an immense bearing . Another important aspect to be considered while studying marital conflict is the need to distinguish marital distress from marital discordant . With the emerging literary and intellectual inputs on the marital sphere , marital conflict and dissatisfaction would be better understood and approached

For many years researchers have been capable of predicting with considerable accuracy as to which marriages would be successful and which if these would fail (Fincham , Stanley Beach , 2007 . These predictions based on earlier relationship studies , emphasize newer knowledge on marriages at risks . It is however not possible to predict the success or failure of a marriage , although many claim to be capable of doing so . Since the risk factors are clearly evident , it is the level of confidence and certainty , an assessor attaches to his opinion that is vastly varied . It is unethical for a marriage counselor to provide feedback to couples , particularly negative feedback on their future (Stanley , 2003 . Such understandings however help to provide...