STARTER MARRIAGES?
Just read this AbcNewsReport about GenXers and their childless marriages that end within 5 years. Moving on with some lessons "learned."

I'm a Stat.
Having married at 21yrs old and divorced, childless by 25, I'm appearently part of this statistic. Personally, I believe anyone in this position, has the potential to learn lessons that could help in future relationships... if we all can truly identify our own mistakes. Even then, I'm afraid it's won't be that simple.

Different Mistakes.
If you choose a future, in which you work diligently not making the same mistakes, and you're successful at that... you'll still make other mistakes anyway. Why? Because your new partner ISN'T the same partner! You're going to have different problems.

So, Learn More.
Both partners must become genuinely attentive to each other's needs, desires, comforts, and discomforts for there to be great success and fun. Knowing when to give some extra attention, and knowing what can instantly make your partner smile is an amazing thing.

Desire to be a Better Partner.
In theory, this logic may sound so "romantic" that no one would disagree with it. In reality, many times we don't take the time to understand, share, or forgive before anger sets in.
We have to "desire" a better relationship. We must be dedicated to being civil, fair, honest and loving and we should expect the same of our partner. Everyday won't be the honeymoon, and only until both parties openly share and are on that level, can we truly assess compatibility.

Let's be kind,
peace-
seanrox