While the debate goes on about how to eat and live healthier, how to be slim and young, and even how to think and speak correctly in a politically correct world, one area is often overlooked.

The question is whether marriage is good or bad for you. 

There are many aspects of this debate. However, since we like research, tests and statistics, we invite you to read the article about marriage.

Think twice before you fall into the 'trap'.  You might just live ten years longer, have more money, more sex, a better overall health and sanity (they didn't measure 'wisdom'). Having heart disease, for example, reduces a man's life expectancy by just under six years, while being unmarried chops almost ten years off a man's life. Maybe our societies should focus more on helping our youth to be better prepared for a good marriage.

Yes, good marriage is a 'piece of artwork.' An outstanding artist reaches deep into the 'receiver' of the art-work. A good piece of art, living with you in the same home, tells you every day that 'I'm here for you in good time and bad time, I accept you, understand you and support you, whether it's going up or down'. A good piece of art transcends time and corridors. It has staying power. It radiates a mix of colorful joy, seriousness and humor every day. It engages you intellectually. It protects you and carries you in your journey and by doing so it responds to everything you do. Its all about communicating on a wavelength the receiver needs and understands. A good piece of art is like a good marriage.

(Suggestion: Why don't you print out the articles below and share them with your spouse.)

The first link gives you an in-depth view of marriage. Click below for marriage statistics:
www.city-journal.org/html/10_4_why_marriage_is.html

This is about the warning signs of troubled marriage and tips about how to renew your marriage: www.afa.net/journal/april/2002/marriagekillers.asp

How to build a strong marriage: www.abpnews.com/abpnews/story.cfm?newsId=3130

A report looked at the patterns in the United States of cohabiting, marriage, divorce and remarriage in greater detail than ever done before: www.washingtontimes.com/national/20020725-14950600.htm