Disposable relationships

Look in any garbage can. It’s not so shocking to see disposable cups, cell phones, cameras and diapers. We live in a society that treats everything as disposable. Use it, then lose it. Relationships are often treated the same. 

How many times have you heard about couples going to Vegas for a quickie wedding only to get it annulled days later? 

When my parents and grandparents got married, they meant it. They rolled up their sleeves and went to work on their relationship. Although they struggled to raise their families, they supported each other emotionally and financially. Each day was a challenge and not an obligation.

Take a look at any high profile relationship. Couples get married after only knowing each other for only a few weeks. These same couples will spend thousands of dollars on the most elaborate weddings money can buy.

They stand in front of their family and friends while vowing to make their relationship work. Eventually, wild and exciting sex becomes less exciting and reality sets in; raising children, paying bills, and facing tough decisions together can complicate a relationship. Once this occurs, the excitement wears thin and the loving couple starts looking for the exit.

After two or three years into the relationship, many people find their real “soulmates” and move onto the next relationship. The whole relationship process then repeats itself. 

Wash

Rinse

Repeat

Marriage has become as disposable as a camera. For example, look in the Yellow Pages. There are hundreds, if not thousands of divorce lawyers waiting for someone’s marriage to end. The media also makes a farce out of marriage with stupid dating reality shows that encourage strangers to get married. 

It’s no wonder that half of all marriages will fail.