Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Remarriage Compared to First Marriage
Similarities and differences between first marriages and remarriages are explored. While there are many aspects of remarriage that are similar to first-time marriage, there are often additional factors involved, especially when one or both partner...
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Challenges for Stepchildren
The process of becoming part of a stepfamily can be very challenging for children, especially if their parents have divorced. In some cases, children feel resentment towards a new stepparent suddenly taking on the role of authority figure. They m...
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Portrait of a Stepfamily
The challenges of forming a stepfamily are explored, including the process of working through the end of a previous marriage and taking on the role of stepparent.
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Challenges for Stepparents
Many adults struggle with their new and sometimes very challenging stepparent role, especially if they have never been a parent before.
When I Grow Up: War Between the Sexes, The
Author and feminist Betty Friedan talks about the "war between the sexes," noting that, at one time, the mere mention of the words "my wife" in comedy routines made the audience laugh.
Working: Working Couples and Marital Stability
Whether due to gender role conflict or other factors, the stress brought on when both adults work outside the home can have a significant impact on marital stability.
Working: Division of Household Labor
Although there have been significant changes in the division of household labor in recent decades, many contend that the primary responsibility continues to rest with women.
To Parent or Not to Parent: Why Couples Are Having Fewer Children
Families in the late 19th century had, on average, about six children, while the number of children per family today has dropped to only about 1.8. Some experts believe this de-coupling of marriage and childbearing has come about because children ...