This generation has often been called “The Entitled Generation”. Often this sense of entitlement seems to cross into all areas of our lives. Is instant gratification a bad thing? Well, it is if you always expect your own way in relationships.

I had recently posed the question “Does marriage kill love?” and I received this insightful response:
“Marriage doesn’t kill love; we let it die because it’s easier. We’re surrounded by instant gratification and a sense of entitlement. That’s pretty hard to combat but not impossible. I believe if two people are committed to the concept of marriage, they are also committed to working through life’s (or their own) obstacles. Then they could realize a deeper kind of love than some people will ever experience. At least that is my hope.”

I noticed, she ended her response with, “At least that is my hope.” Hope is the reason people still get married. It is after the last glass of champagne is consummed at the wedding reception when reality sets in for most couples. Most people hope they haven’t made a mistake. However, even if mistakes are made, are couples too eager to throw in the towel? After all, we are human and make mistakes. Has divorce become too easy?

It does make one wonder if people actually are willing to build relationships that are lasting. I am not saying that divorce should never happen. However, in our society, if things get too difficult, are people just quitting? Yes, people want to be happy. People want to enjoy their lives. However, marriage is not a drug that keeps you on perpetual high. You have to be able to walk through the whole terrain of life together. Marriage is not an individual experience. It is a shared one. No matter what life throws at you, the highs and the lows will always come. Having someone to share your life with is the desire of most people. The question is, are couples willing to endure trials for each other? This all comes down to a person’s character.

Remember, people still cry at weddings because they do want to believe in love. They want to be less jaded. People want the happy ending, but remember, the ending has to be worked for. No one is entitled to a happy ending.

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