The document discusses views on marriage, reasons why people marry, and what is needed for a successful marriage. It defines marriage as a legal commitment between two people to love and care for each other. People marry for reasons like wanting love, companionship, and to build a family. The main ingredients for a long-lasting marriage are love and respect between the partners. Key aspects identified for a successful marriage are compatibility between partners, strong commitment to each other, good communication skills, willingness to compromise, and caring for each other. Factors like shared values, goals, intelligence, and attitudes increase the likelihood of a compatible marriage.

1. WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE?

2. WHY DO PEOPLE MARRY?

3. WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF MARRIAGE?

4. DO YOU THINK MARRIAGE CAN FULFILL YOUR PERSONAL NEEDS FOR LOVE, COMPANIONSHIP AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT?

5. MARRIAGE

6. MARRIAGE According to Mitchell and Heit, marriage is defined as “ a relationship in which two people make a legal commitment or pledge to love and care for each other. Marriage is one of the most important commitments you will make. It is also a sacred bond between a man and a woman. Marriage is important for couples to be more secure.

7. PEOPLE MARRY FOR MANY REASONS Some couples marry because they want another person’s love, care and companionship. Some couples marry because they want to build their own family

8. MOST SUCCESFUL MARRIAGE ARE BASED ON LOVE AND RESPECT. LOVE AND RESPECT are the main ingredients for a long –lasting relationship.

9. THE 5 Cs for a SUCCESFUL MARRIAGE

10. COMPATIBILITY

11. COMPATIBILITY It is important for the couple to be compatible. They have similar interests, share common religious beliefs and cultural values.

12. COMMITMENT

13. COMMITMENT Strong commitment to each other is necessary to develop a fulfilling relationship. To gain a fulfilling relationship, the couple must share thoughts and feelings, develop mutual understanding and respect, satisfying sexual needs, and provide emotional security

14. COMMUNICATION

15. COMMUNICATION Communication between the couple other members of the family help resolve conflicts and determine mutual Goals. Happily married couples use Their communication skills to maintain a Harmonious relationship

16. COMPROMISE

17. COMPROMISE Conflicts may require compromise- to give up something in order to reach an agreement. Compromises help couples adjust to each other’s needs and wants.

18. CARE

19. CARE Care for each other is another ingredient necessary in maintaining a harmonious relationship. There are several ways of showing care for a loved one such as providing for their needs, teaching them how to improve on their weaknesses and showing them encouragement to fulfill their goals in life.

20. Factors that increase the likelihood of a compatible marriage are: Similar values Clearly-defined goals Similar intelligence and educational experience Families that have similar philosophies Ability to communicate with each other Independence from parents Physical attraction to one another Healthful attitudes about marriage Similar views about having and rearing children Compatible personality traits Compatible hobbies and interest

21. ASSIGNMENT Look for a picture or cut out pictures from magazine showing an act or situation of the responsibilities of parents to their children and explain the image