Can Marriage Withstand The Storm?

Homes that looked sturdy were swept off their foundations, their structures ripped to shreds. As monster storms hit large areas around the globe recently, the quality and durability of countless buildings were put to the ultimate test.

A storm of another nature, however, is wreaking havoc on the foundation and structure of the age-old institution of marriage. "For better or worse, marriage has been displaced from its pivotal position in personal and social life," states family historian Stephanie Coontz.

Can you see the affects of such a trend? Do you feel that marrian is losing its honored place in society? If so, why is this happening? And what hope does anyone have of securing or maintaining a happy marriage? First, though, what is putting marriage in danger?

Next time: Marriage Under Attack