Benefits of Healthy Marriage


                                                                   

For Children and Youth:

  1. More likely to succeed academically and attend college
  2. Physically and emotionally healthier
  3. Demonstrate fewer behavioral problems in school and are less likely to commit delinquent behaviors
  4. Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse
  5. Have a better relationship with  their mothers and fathers
  6. Decreases their chances of divorcing when they get married
  7. Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers or to contract STD’s
  8. Less likely to be raised in poverty

For Men:

  1. Live longer and are physically healthier
  2. Increase in the stability of employment
  3. Higher wages
  4. Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
  5. Have better relationships with their children
  6. More satisfying sexual relationship
  7. Less likely to commit violent crimes

For Women:

  1. More satisfying relationship
  2. Emotionally healthier
  3. Wealthier
  4. Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes
  5. Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
  6. Less likely to contract STD’s
  7. Less likely to remain or end up in poverty
  8. Have better relationships with their children


For Communities:

  1. Higher rates of physically and emotionally healthy citizens
  2. Higher rates of educated citizens
  3. Lower domestic violence rates
  4. Lower crime statistics
  5. Lower teenage pregnancy rates
  6. Lower rates of juvenile delinquency
  7. Higher rates of home ownership
  8. Higher property values
  9. Decreased need for social services



Black Marriage Day, the fourth Sunday in March, is dedicated to celebrating the institution of marriage. Created by the Wedded Bliss Foundation, community groups, national organizations, institutions of faith and every person in the country interested in making more Black marriages successful can sign on as a participant of Black Marriage Day and to sponsor a program of your choice. The Black Marriage Day (BMD) Marriage Hall of Fame is celebrated in over 300 cities across the country.  This is a heart-felt effort to recognize, and inspire in others, the importance and significance of marriage in the Black community.




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