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writes:hello dear cupid..i was wondering what relationships were like back in the "good ol' days."i always here about how in generations before me, relationships were solid, committed, faithful, and just plain perfect. no divorces, no adultery, alot of virgins on their wedding days...i wonder if it was ever really like that, and why it isnt like that now days.is there any older people on here, that could describe the differences they've seen over the generations in relationships, and/or, why/how they've changed?and younger people, feel free to give your input on this topic too, i'd definitely would love to hear many veiws on it..
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 April 2011): I think that a lot of what's out there isn't quite accurate. In some cultures (religions) it was very uncommon to divorce, however it you really look at it, people DID get divorced but it was rare (and quite a social red letter event, sometimes). I remember the first divorce in my circle of freinds it was virtually unheard of. Also, women stayed with men as they had few options (kids, no education... no ability to get a good job- so they were stuck). Sexless marriages were common, as were guys have girls on the side. Affairs were as common 50 to 60 years ago as they are now.Women still enjoyed sex- all acts, it just wasn't talked about, video's or shown on the internet- but grandma and grandpa certainly got it on.Today, social pressures, economics and life force both the husband and wife to work hard to make a living. The wife is now working at least as hard as the man (majority of the time, but not 100% of it- there are still housewives out there, but they are rare). This changes the social dynamic at the house. No longer is the "little lady" waiting for the hubby at home with his wife and slippers. Both come home tired, eat, deal with kids and collapse... that impacts relationships.
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