MARRIAGE

The formal union of a man and a woman, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife

MARRIAGE-POSITIVES
There's always somebody there for you at home. You both have different skills and talent areas, the combination can be perfection. Shared bill paying! and pooling resources to attain the comfort and quality of life desired. Having one person who knows who you are, how you are, what you like. It's safer to live with company than to live alone. If it's YOU that has problems/issues, there's someone to love you anyway and assist.

POSITIVES
Communication Fun Excitement Re newel Helpful Understanding Patience Guidance Trust

MARRIAGE-NEGATIVES
There's always somebody there for you at home. Not going out dating. Running out of new things to talk about Always having to share, the requirment to consider another in decision-making, compromising... Having to share in the "bad" as well as the "good", your mate loses a job, develops a physical or mental illness.

NEGATIVES
Jealousy Doubtful Laziness Negativeness lack in communication cockiness/attitude

BOTH
physically intellectually emotional socially

FAMILY
A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. A child is born into a family and then only it becomes a member of society.

FAMILY-POSITIVES
Belonging. Flexibility. Respect. Honesty. Forgiveness. Generosity. Curiosity. Communication. Responsibility. Traditions.

FAMILY-NEGATIVES
Negative values, like a belief in violence to solve problems or a fundamental belief in racism, can be detrimental to younger family members who are easily influenced and often carry on a life of bigotry and hate after growing up in such families People influenced by negative values often have volatile relationships and struggle to find a comfortable footing in society.

RELIGION
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, esp. a personal God or gods. Details of belief as taught or discussed

RELIGION-POSITIVES
Higher levels of marital happiness and stability; Stronger parent-child relationships; Greater educational aspirations and attainment, especially among the poor; Higher levels of good work habits; Greater longevity and physical health; Higher levels of well-being and happiness; Higher recovery rates from addictions to alcohol or drugs; Higher levels of self-control, self-esteem, and coping skills; Higher rates of charitable donations and volunteering; and Higher levels of community cohesion and social support for those in need

POSITIVES
Lower divorce rates: Lower cohabitation rates; Lower rates of out-of-wedlock births; Lower levels of teen sexual activity; Less abuse of alcohol and drugs; Lower rates of suicide, depression, and suicide ideation; Lower levels of many infectious diseases; Less juvenile crime; Less violent crime; and Less domestic violence.

POSITIVES
Encourage morals and values, positive goals. in theory most religions encourage unity, tolerance, love, peace, hope, treating others as u treat yourself..etc. Religions can create communities of people who support each other. Religious couples are more likely to have children than non-religious couples. A religious belief in justice in an afterlife can resolve helpless debilitating feeling of unresolved anger. Comfort to those who lose loved ones, where their belief that those loved ones somehow continue on in an afterlife can give them immense inner peace

RELIGION-NEGATIVES
Lack of personal thought Fixed perspective Lack of power Wasted time Forgo intelligence or become a hypocrite. Where your born has a lot to do with your religion Religion rules with fear Violence Human rights issues Death for Apostates Women's Rights

NEGATIVES
Religion has been one of the biggest obstructions to scientific development and success. Medical science has faced some of the most disgusting attacks from religious fanatics hiding behind facades of morality and righteousness. Religious leaders have used their dogma to oppress, victimize and terrorize those who refuse to subscribe to their particular brand of bigotry. Religion has had more to do with human selfishness and greed than with righteousness, piety, compassion and spirituality. The evil, vicious, and greedy individuals enjoy success and prosperity from the exploitation of the weak.