Essays on Couple

Introduction

The Facilitator’s report provides an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of Crystal and Chris. The couple have varying strengths and weaknesses, and each play a key role in shaping their conflicts. The facilitator focused on different aspects of the relationship, and it is clear from his or her finding that the couple have some similarities in how they view their relationship as well as differences. The couple’s background also plays a key role in shaping some of their strengths and weaknesses as a couple. Different backgrounds expose couples to different parenting and coping skills. This may Continue reading...

- Identify the problem they have now or will have in the future.
The first problem which the couple is currently facing is overspending. After deducting all the expenses which the couple is incurring monthly from their total combined income, John and Mary are incurring a monthly deficit of $3,317.95. This computation is based on the net earnings of the couple after deducting income tax and voluntary superannuation contribution, which both John and Mary participate in (ATO, 2014). This is in spite of the numerous income sources which they individually have and bearing in mind also that they Continue reading...

The challenges that marriages in the present day face have increased there has been a gradual change in the family setup accompanied by family breakups and hence a great majority of people entering into marriage come in with various social problems (Berg & de Shazer, 1993).Even for those couples that had a stable childhood problems often crop up in marriages due to the different personalities and temperaments of the people that enter into the marriage. Marriage counseling is hence a very important component of psychology as it helps couples to get to the root cause of their problem and Continue reading...

Introduction

Marriage is crucial to all adults. Couples need to value their marriage so that they can remain happy and enjoy life while they are married. For a family to be well established, the couples need to place more value in their marriages. The reason why most families break up is that most of the couples do not value or prioritize their family issues. Most of the couples take their personal interests as their first priority, which make them to neglect their families and this becomes the source of conflict. A good example is seen in families where the husband Continue reading...

Cultural Perspective

Marrying for love can be risky and the chance for it to fail is just as much as the chance for it to succeed. Unlike in normal relationships, marrying for love on a cross-cultural perspective will have more culture-related challenges as well as difficulties normal relationships have.

As modern culture becomes more influential, people are now seeing cross-cultural marriages as a possibility; but are they really willing to face culture related challenge that will come their way? Different cultures have been practicing arranged marriages for centuries and they show no signs of discontinuing the tradition as it has produced Continue reading...

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Descriptive statistics 2
Inferential statistics 3
Regression analysis 3
Testing means using the T-test 6
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) 7
Conclusions 8

References 8

Term paper
Introduction
In this paper we are interested with will look keenly on the areas we have covered throughout weeks. In this case we will be looking at the descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, hypothesis development and testing, selection of appropriate test statistics and finally evaluating statistical results. This paper will reflect on these course elements in analyzing and making decisions about the data. We are interested with the type of travel made by different visitors in Continue reading...

Diversity among the Arab people is apparent and has led to differences in the patterns of events of a marriage. But, the larger population of the Arabs are still Muslims. Until this modern day, the Arab wedding still follows an extravagant series of event before the marriage. A traditional Arabic Wedding usually starts with the meeting of the two families. An Islamic Wedding requires consent on both the groom and the bride. The bride, together with his family, is welcomed in their house. The presence of the family is required as it maintains the purity between them.
The diversity Continue reading...

Introduction

Having the knowledge and capability of introducing a newly engaged couple to the entire framework of interpersonal communication and providing them with the details so that they can maintain a healthy relationship is the core purpose of my letter. Interpersonal communication refers to the use of conversational skills from one person to another. The feedback and reaction to the message of the sender is necessary to ensure that successful interpersonal communication has taken place. In addition to this, it is highly significant to understand the ways through which effective communication takes place and to avert any kind of conflicts. Continue reading...

A common law marriage is a union where a man and woman live together as a married couple would, but do not have a marriage certificate or license showing that they are legally married (Lind 1). Common law marriage is also known as informal marriage, or marriage by habit. There are many nations and states of America that have still not accepted this kind of marriage. However, a few nations such as Canada recognize such marriages and have provisions in their constitutions to regulate the way these types of marriages are handled.
Research carried out in Canada shows that Continue reading...

Introduction

Communication has been highlighted as a key issue in enhancing meaningful relationships. A man and a woman have been culturally assigned certain responsibilities, which they have to accomplish for them to manage life. However, some issues and challenges that come with life may hinder one or both partners from fulfilling their obligations. In such moments, it is usually important for them to talk over the issues and ensure they understand each other. Marriage relationships reach a point where there is a lot of familiarity that each partner expects the other to understand even when they do not explain (Lahiri Continue reading...

Introduction

The position of Couples Therapy in society was strengthened ever since the turn of the century. The foundation upon which this field is based was established twenty years ago. Over the years, a combination of the strongest elements of a myriad of clinical approaches has been intelligently integrated into Couples Therapy. In comparison to other forms of therapy that are typically sought out, therapy for marital-related problems is more sought out (Veroff, Kulka, and Douvan). Although couples usually divorce each other because of marital affairs, however, the major factor that contributes to marital dissolution is that couples begin growing Continue reading...

Abstract

Conflict is a state of disagreement between people. Conflict between Princess Diana and Prince Charles led to their divorce. The paper analyses the existence of conflict between the celebrated couple. The key factors that led to conflicts between the two were stress environment, different expectations, insecurity and their different life experiences. Ineffective communication was another reason for their unhappy and troubled marriage. Effective communication, counselling, forgiving and focussing on conflict resolution could have helped them in saving their marriage.

Conflict Analysis: Divorce – Prince Charles and Princess Diana
Conflict is a state of disagreement between people. The disagreement or Continue reading...

Assignment

Scenario I
It is noon in Davenport when a young couple walks into Enigma Hotel, widely known for its delicious soup desserts. On entering the hotel, the young couple is welcome warmly and directed to their seats.
Waiter: (Stretches out his hands pointing to the direction of the seats). Welcome very much, here are the seats. Just find a comfortable place for yourselves. My name is George and I will be at your service.

Waiter: (With a broad, enduring smile). Certainly; let me bring it right away (He rushes to the counter to get the menu).
Waiter: (Perfectly folding Continue reading...

A Christian View of Sexuality Within Marriage

Abstract
The Gift of Sex, by Clifford and Joyce Penner, is a comprehensive, Christian educational guide for married couples about sexuality. Divided into a preface and five sections, the book uses Scripture and the authors’ expertise in marriage therapy to offer important information to couples concerning sexuality so that readers may overcome problems or enhance a relationship that is already good. The book educates married couples on Bible-based considerations about sex, physical aspects of sex, and unifying the religions and physical aspects of sex in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with each other. It answers questions, offers Continue reading...

The analysis of 15% guarantee sounds satisfactory since it is above the average and the historical average in the country. Going by such a rate, it means that the investment in the annuity will earn an amount of 240000 annually which is above the $120000 required for annual maintenance. However, the couple has a high aversion to risks and unaware of the market shocks and the decline in stock prices that the country experienced in 2008. They, therefore, feel that your analysis is not adequate to address these concerns.
Supposing that the market experiences financial problems again, and the Continue reading...

Property disputes between cohabiting couples on the breakdown of a relationship seem inevitable, particularly where the shared home is in the sole name of one partner.

Introduction

In the UK, the number of unmarried couples has twice increased since the middle of the 1990s. It rose to nearly three million, while the number of children living with unmarried parents has risen from 0.9 million in 1996 to 1.8 million in 2012 (Papworth, 2013, p. 1). Also, there are about 6,000 same-sex couples, who are not in a civil partnership and who have children.
Virtually, there is no significant change Continue reading...

Western, Arab and Indian

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Marriage practices in three cultures: Western, Arab and Indian

The concept of ‘marriage’ indicates the social, physical and spiritual union between two people. It happens to be a universal custom that plays a vital role in social expansion, through the formation of new families. One of the oldest practices in human history, marriage is treated as a cause for celebration in every part of the globe and is a rite of passage experienced by most people in spite of their diverse customs and lifestyles. In terms of the wedding ceremony, each culture and country possesses its own Continue reading...

Introduction

Domestic violence has been a common practice since time immemorial mostly against women. Violence against women has been common in most societies and cultures and it has received immense attention from various perspectives. “Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family or cohabiting” (Grovert, 2008, p.23). The aim of this violence is for the abusive partner to dominate and have control over the other partner. Domestic violence could be physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and/or economic abuse or actions that influence the other partner. Continue reading...

Adultery and divorce are the factors that require great consideration because they affect the lives of most of people. In the cases of the adultery and divorce the counselor plays a significant role. Proper guidance by the counselor can help in saving the relations and lives of many individuals. In this paper, the counseling options and effective addressing of the situation involving adultery and divorce cases are discussed in detail from a counselor point of view.
In an adulterous relation, people loss their family, job, dignity, trust, self respect, relationship with families and God. The commitment and the loyalty Continue reading...

Same-Sex Marriage and Discrimination

Battles over civil rights have been fought for centuries in the United States. Slavery, the vote for women, and equal rights for blacks are just a few examples of civil rights issues that citizens fought for and won. One of the big battles being fought state by state today is the conflict over same-sex marriage. While some states have made same-sex marriage legal, other states have outlawed it. People for and against it provide many reasons why it should or should not be legal. In addition to listening to the reasoning of both sides on the issue of same-sex Continue reading...

Part of the enjoyment of poetry is the acceptance that some poems or parts of poems cannot be pinned down to a single meaning. Explore this view of poetry, and the ways in which poets use of language and from invites different readings.

In this essay I will be exploring ‘Blackberry-Picking’ by Seamus Heaney, ‘Two Scavengers in a Truck’ by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou. In different ways they show that poems cannot be pinned down to a single meaning.

The structure of ‘Blackberry-Picking’ is essentially that of two, not-quite-equal halves. Continue reading...

Background

Love Etc is a love documentary that follows the love and sex lives of a set of couples living in New York City. The documentary is aimed at accessing experiences of the couples and individuals in the different levels of the love cycle of meeting up, dating/courting, marrying, divorce and starting over. To achieve a meaningful assessment the directors of the documentary choose individuals from diverse occupational, racial backgrounds, on different stages of the love cycle.

Relationship status

The documentary sets off at the getting married stage with Chitra and Mahendra, an Indian-American couple from Queens, Jamaica. The couple is engaged Continue reading...

Dear John and Betty,

Re: Interpersonal Communication skills to guide you through your relationship

I hereby write to both of you, wishing to offer some guidelines on how you should relate with each other in order to enhance good interpersonal skills and minimize conflicts. As newly weds, you should learn to understand each other through proper usage of principles of interpersonal communication. Also, I am writing to you so that you can understand the various misconceptions and barriers that relate to interpersonal skills. You need to understand the different strategies that you can use to enhance active, empathic and critical listening. Also, this Continue reading...

Management

Introduction
Family is one of the most important aspects of personal life. Happy life of a married couple creates a strong foundation for personal well-being of both partners as well as for health, social development and happiness of their children. With increasing rate of divorce in modern society, the most common misconception about marital conflicts is that existence of those conflicts in a family indicates unhealthy relationships. In fact, marital conflicts are present even in the best marriages. But outcomes of the conflicts vary; and every married couple has all the capabilities to learn how to deal with negative Continue reading...

Interpersonal Communication Theories and Infidelity

Interpersonal Communication Theories and Infidelity
Infidelity is a common problem found in many relationships and marriages. Whether couples are married or dating, straight or gay, it appears that 48% of couples are unfortunately bound to experience a period of infidelity . Many believe that infidelity only brings on episodes of conflict between the couple, followed by an inevitable breakup or divorce. They do not think there is any way through infidelity, or that there is any other type of communication involved. However, interpersonal communication is far more complex than that, and the couple can become mired in several different theories Continue reading...

Several scholars have studied the different cultures and traditions that existed in the ancient times before civilization as it is considered to have been developed. In these studies, some of the scholars have included the ways of life apparent in the societies of that period and the factors that affected the main developments that happened in those days. Some of the aspects of livelihood often studied include the rites of passage that one went through, the different roles of the different people in the society, their feeding habits, their marriages and family structures among many other factors. These studies Continue reading...

Happy couples are everywhere; we see them holding hands at the small, stealing kisses in line at the movie theaters, and buying gifts for one another in shops. It would seem that love is all around us. But what of the couples who live separately? How happy are they? Long distance relationships are becoming more common among couples than they were previously. One partner may have to go away for school or work; the two may even meet online, or one may have to move to care for a sick relative. While these motivations are noble, what is the Continue reading...

Introduction

It is a universal practice to celebrate the rituals and cultural rite when a couple is going to achieve a marital status. This is because it is widely acknowledged that the roles of spouses, before and after the birth of their children, mark the start of a new generation. The continuation of a society is dependent upon the way these roles are fulfilled. For this reason, families, relatives, and friends make endeavors to invest in the selection of mates, wedding rituals, and parenthood. Therefore, these loved ones recognize and accept this investment by celebrating marriages. Every culture in the Continue reading...

(i) Advise a couple setting up a retail business what advantages and disadvantages they may encounter with an unincorporated business structure and explain the consequences of incorporating their business.
The couple setting up a retail business is free to start any form of business according to the investment they propose to make. Investment depends on the size of the business proposed. Again they have to decide whether the capital they have will be sufficient for the type and size of the business proposed. A business structure is advantageous or disadvantageous according to the size of the business proposed. The Continue reading...

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Interests and Priorities 3
Reservation price and positions 4
Conclusion 5
Introduction
According to the Business Dictionary, negotiation is defined as the bargaining (i.e., give and take) process that takes place between two or more parties (each having its own goals, requirements, and viewpoints) to find a common ground and reach an agreement by resolving an issue of mutual concern or settling a conflict (Business Dictionary, n.d.). In a class assignment, group-1 and group-4 participated in a negotiation for the sale of a Texoil service station. Group-1 was the Vice President (VP) of Operation representing Texoil in the Continue reading...

T.C Boyle’s The Tortilla Curtain has been described variously as the most controversial yet timely novel of the current times, at least in the context of the American situation. The novel, which revolves around cultural, financial and social differences of two families, is a manifestation of the themes of poverty, illegal immigration, class conflict, xenophobia and social strife. Boyle wrote this book before 1996, and got it published by Vikings press at a time when California had voted on and the rejection of what was referred to as Preposition 187 – a bill that would restrict illegal immigrants’ access Continue reading...

Introduction

According to Warnock (2002), human sexual desire is a mental state that has three components: the biological, motivational-affective and cognitive. In the case of women “desire is a response rather than a spontaneous event; that is a woman may choose to experience sexual activity in order to have intimate relationships needs met” (Warnock J.K., 2000, p.746). So in women motivational-affective desire can be affected by stressful situations and the psychiatric health of both partners.
Letitia Peplaau of the UCLA examined sexuality on women and men. She reasons that men exhibit aggressive tendencies on sexuality more than women. Men in Continue reading...

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Julio Zavala
I have reviewed the memo regarding the requests of Julio and Clara Zavala regarding their taxes. The couple is married. He has enough money at his disposal that he was able to quit his 9 to 5 job and travel extensively. Here is a summary of the four main tax issues according to the information you provided. The first issue to consider is whether or not Julio Zavala’s expenditures can be considered as tax deductions. These trips were combination of work objectives and leisure activities to entertain his potential clients who are Continue reading...

Feminism has been a societal movement since the sixties and as such its effect on Hollywood has received an enormous share from both literary and film critics. Movies, or Motion Pictures, as they were referred to in the early days, were understood by feminists as being a practice exemplifying stereotypes about women and womanliness, in addition to portraying men as macho and strong beings.
Over the years, a new form of literary criticism that focuses on the engenderment of Hollywood has been taking root and has come to be known as Gender or Feminist Criticism. This style of analysis Continue reading...

Comparable yet Dissimilar

Marriage is a legal commitment under which a man and a woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife. (Dictionary.com) Marriages become complicated situations and are never perfect no matter whatever circumstances arise. This can be seen in the marriages presented in the short story “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber and in the play “I’m Going” by Tristan Bernard. Both, the story and the play portray married couples in two different ways. In one the wife is shown as the dominating member of the two and in the other the husband is Continue reading...

American novelist, T. C. Boyle in his novel, The Tortilla Curtain has elaborated the American dream by portraying the life of two couples, their ambitions, and dreams. Author elaborates the American dream in a remarkable way in this novel and lets the readers know that it is nothing but the materialism which is illusionary. Covering several aspects of human life, He further discusses a number of issues related to the illegal immigration by Mexicans into American territory. Further he discusses tragic aspects of the issue and also talks about a number of problems that Mexicans face in the US. Continue reading...

Introduction

The Federal income tax forms are developed in a way that suits the social and economic conditions of all the federal tax payers. This means that the forms put into consideration the different aspects of life evident in the lives of the taxpayers. These aspects of life include but not limited to marriage, education, income earned or generated, age, health and social schemes, business and overall functionality of the economy. In this regard, the individual tax payers’ decisions on the forms to choose when it comes to payment of federal taxes are greatly influenced by these Continue reading...

Introduction

The history of art has been compared with that of literature. In comparable respects, both have continuity, change and no progressive improvement. Since they are both works of creativity, their histories are characterized by works that seem to go beyond circumstantial limitations with a timeless appeal. The history of art has evolved since the extant of humans. Today art involve so many disciplines in colleges and universities. (Kristine and Howard 1996 4, 41) Continue reading...

Business

Introduction to the video program
"Kitchen Nightmares" is an episode that forecasted the ill happenings and the mix happenings which used to take place in the kitchen of the ABC Restaurant. This Restaurant was started by a couple named as Samy and Amy and was titled as Amy's Baking Company, started in 2006, in Phoenix. Amy had a dream to work as a Cook and wanted to start the Restaurant. So after much preparation they start this bakery company.
The bakery company was visited by many customers. But all of these customers faced some or the other problems. The Continue reading...

Marriage is an extremely important institution in the human society in all parts of the world. Indeed, this event marks the beginning of a new bond to be shared between the newly wedded couple. While the customs, traditions and ceremonies pertaining to weddings might differ from culture to culture and country to country, the sanctity of this institution remains the same everywhere. As with any other country in the world, in Egypt too, marriage is regarded as a very important occasion. In fact, it is the Egyptians who are said to be the first to have declared the laws Continue reading...