Marriage

My wife and I have noticed that most of the couples, that were married when we were, are now divorced. I have no idea why someone would through away the chance to have someone by your side through life. My wife and I have been married for ten years now, and have four kids. We've had allot of reasons to argue, but divorce has never been an option. We stick it through the hard times, and that makes the good times so much sweater!
I think most of the problem setts in selfishness. Everyone in America is so self centered (i can only speak on America). Its all about me, my needs, the way they treat me. That's not even close to the definition of marriage. Another reason might be our definition of love. We tend to only know it as a feeling. Love is more of a choice. Its a verb not a noun. Love is choosing to put someone else above yourself. If we simply depend on the bubbly feelings, we will always be disappointed. All feelings pass (and return). Like fear, You don't always feel fear, but that doesn't mean you not afraid of the dark. It just means its not dark at the moment.
Just to clear it up, I am not saying that people should stay in ABUSIVE relationships. I'm just saying that divorce should never be taken lightly. It's a disease that spreads to people all around you. So the next time you argue with your spouse, consider taking the "d" word out of your vocabulary. Consider all that is at stake.
And that's the way I see it.