Today’s episode is a candid discussion of what it means to be married. We talk about the serious and sacred nature of the marriage vows and promises, and discuss how the success of that long-term relationship is more about commitment than chemistry. We emphasize that family units are the foundation of society, where more is done for the successful development of good citizens than anywhere else. We talk about how it is common in the media to downplay marriage, and how the assertion that marriage is not compatible for the needs of the new generations is not true. We explain the principles that have always contributed to successful marriages, such as selflessness, communication, caring, maturity, and sacrifice. We also discuss how beneficial marriage is for the survival of your relationship, giving you “superpowers” to overcome obstacles and difficulties. We explain how the ceremony is secondary to the promise and essence of the marriage, discussing how the stress and pressure surrounding wedding receptions shouldn’t distract from that. We talk about weddings in the time of COVID-19 and social media, and make a case for small, modest weddings or eloping.

“Committing Beyond Chemistry” -- Accountability in Marriage 1:53
How Media Distorts Marriage 10:28
Traditional Weddings and The Argument for Eloping 16:15

“I think there’s a lot of excuses that are made, these days, like, ‘Gen x or Gen Y or Millennials, they’re different, they like more flexibility.’ That’s not true. They all crave security, commitment, and trust, and foundation. We all need to be loved” 7:04

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