article_snippet.sent: But ditching the idea that we should we should marry for life could help many of we have happier relationships, according to a marriage therapist.
article_snippet.sent: In her new book, The New I Do, which was co-written with Vicki Larson, her claims that the traditional marriage model in our modern-day culture 'sets up too many people for failure'.
article_snippet.sent: And if the couple do decide to part, the separation should be more amicable than other divorces might be and reduce the odds of individuals feeling like the couple have 'failed', a Starter Marriage adds. '
article_snippet.sent: Susan's book The New 'I do' explores alternatives to the traditional nuptials .
article_snippet.sent: Not only does marriage give you more legal and financial protection, couples often have different expectations while living together, and roles can be confused.
article_snippet.sent: it's a stepping stone to marriage.
article_snippet.sent: If you want to explore what being married is like, living together won't really give you the answer,' you want to explore what being married said. '
article_snippet.sent: And it will make you smarter and more prepared for either the renewal of your marital contract or a new marriage with a new partner.'
article_snippet.sent: you want to explore what being married does admit however, that limited term marriages will be unthinkable for many. '
article_snippet.sent: Marriage should be considered 'successful' by what it has accomplished, not by how long it lasts,' you want to explore what being married said. '
article_snippet.sent: Even if a little over a third of marriages fail, most last for life.
article_snippet.sent: Success stories outside of marriage are the exception. '
article_snippet.sent: Divorces are most likely to occur between the fourth and eight wedding anniversary, with half of all divorces happening in the first 10 years of marriage, according to the Office for National Statistics.
article_snippet.sent: If you don't fancy a Starter Marriage, here are some of Mrs Pease Gadoua's other alternatives… .
article_snippet.sent: Parenting Marriage: Main aim is to provide a loving, stable home for children.
article_snippet.sent: Offers 'healthy balance between personal fulfilment and intimacy', with each spouse free to pursue own goals and passions.
article_snippet.sent: Good for the strongly career-driven or those with children from previous relationship as you don't have the complications of blending a family.
article_snippet.sent: Safety Marriage: Marrying for financial security and a desire to live a lifestyle you are accustomed to, or aspire to.
article_snippet.sent: Open Marriage: Get to sleep with other people while maintaining an intimate relationship.