Aren't disobedient wives the reason for the high divorce rate in our country?

JAMES M	I don't think so Jason. This isn't Colonial times here, woman ARE there own person. They have lives and contribute to society in so many ways. I think the high divorce rate is, in some degree, due to all of us....men and woman having soooo many choices and distractions to deal with. In most cases these days it takes 2 paychecks to support a family. A woman not only has a career to juggle but a husband etc. For me...I'd take what we got any day of the week. I just love the emancipated woman of the now .

Common Sense	Nope.. you are wrong..

Sulkahlee	You silly boy. A true marriage is between equals and is a partnership of friends. At least ideally. Emphasis on PARTNERSHIP! And also ideally they would have the same goals. So if that holds, what difference does it make who "leads."

chocolatecupcake	Marriage is 50/50. It does not solely rely on one spouse or the other. Both have to bring all that they can (as individuals) into the marriage in order to make it work. You can't blame it solely on women. >=( Shame on you!

msthinkpositive	You need to stay in your country for one thing, and the other is that if men weren't so use to having females spoil them to the point that they feel like they can cheat easily and get away with it, then the divorce wouldn't be so high.

Pilgrim	Well disobedient is a word to use with your dog not your wife. If you must get all spiritual and say the Bible says then realise it says this too... husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church...namely He died for it...Treat her like a queen and she will honour you like a king. It's her wanting to please you that you need to affect not following silly little rules - you need a revolution in your marriage not a quick fix. Become a pro-active husband and win her respect then everything else will fall into line...

Dangerous Danny	I have to disagree with you, although I am sure that couples have gotten divorced because of what you speak of, I think the major culprit behind the divorce rate would have to be either money or infidelity. I don't think however that woman need to be more obedient, after all obedience is what you use when you are referring to a dog. To make a marriage work you need to be mature, reasonable, and display a level of selflessness that many people simply do not have. I blame that on Hollywood and making people believe in the fairy tale, love at first sight BS. Personally I believe that love and marriage take time and effort.

kazzadanni	NO WAY !! I'm sorry to burst your bubble jason but l think it is men just like you that definately cause a rise in the divorce rate !! So what do you think about that !!! Am I right or what ????

DON	I totally agree, but add some men to that...

Kevinnius	Holy crap dude. I hope you are a kid. If not, you have a very LONG way to go, friend. No offense to you or your views... Why would you want a "submissive" or "obedient" mate? Those are great qualities in a pet or an employee, maybe...but not your wife! I look on my wife as an equal partner...eye to eye. I'd want nothing less.

Shiomi Ryuu	Wow....I guess your out of your era. If you lived 1700's, you'd probably fit in better. But it's 2006, you're going to have a heck of a time finding a life-long mate with that attitude. Grow-up...isn't past your bed time?

Ray	And who would be happy? I think the suicide/homicide rate would increase for men, kids and women then.

ike mie	Which country are you from?Time has change.You're right that wife have to submit and obey,but husbands are all at fault when the marriage doesn't work out.Husband today do not know that the way to their wife's heart is to know how to do the house chores.

San Jorge Lover	oh..........another person out there trying to get people pissed off by asking racist questions. I am sure you are not even married and you are sitting alone in your room typing away on your computer and hope Mommy and Daddy do not come into your room and find you up past your bedtime..... Grow up Kid

ray	Just ask that lady who blew away her domineering Pastor husband in like Georgia or wherever last year. Being totally dominant does not work. Submission and doing whatever he says out of fear is no way to go through life. Wives do important things even if they dont work outside the home. Yes, they can be pains in the ***, but they do a lot of the behind the scenes stuff. It should be a healty relationship of "equals", at least she has to think that, but IMO, yes, the husband should be the more of a boss, especially if he is the sole worker. If she makes more scratch, thenshe should be the general. How can you say the woman cant be her own person? You need to find some dumb rube from some rural ancient indian tribe or something if you want total submission, not the way it works (ask my wife)

themermaidgirl	I've been married a long time and I think the reason for so many divorces is simple. You should marry someone who likes you just the way you are and not try to change you. You, in turn, should accept your spouse as they are.

y_r_all_men_insane	listen caveman, i have been married for 10 years and my husband KNOWS better than to tell me what to do! grow up

Meemi	No...It's lack of understanding that we are equal.Only dogs follow and submit and i might add, love unconditionaly where as wives are to be respected and treated like humans.

luv3dbb	ROFLOL!!!! You are SOOOOOOO getting flamed for his one buddy!!!

MACmommy	You are absolutely wrong, completely delusional and most likely will remain single your whole life unless you can find a woman stupid enough to buy into your idiocy. Sounds like the problem in your relationships is YOU.

stephanie f	disobedient wives- 5 % ignorant husbands- 45 % everything else- 50%

newbiegranny	I am certain (not "almost" as you are) that if men actually loved their wives as Christ loved and honored the church and gave his life for her..... women wouldn't mind submitting more. The same passage in Ephesians 5 also says, "submit one to another." You really must read the context. If man is the head... the responsibility for the family lies with him. Best Wishes, Sue

Lrn'dTheHardWay	Is there any certain reason you are being an ***..... or is that how you always are.....

tonalc1	I think you'll be among the divorce statistics. And there's different ideas of divorce causes; the main ones cited are fighting about money and infidelity (mostly men's).

Jen G	There is a high divorce rate because of men like you.

sharpeilvr	NO! Your a kid, right?

lovelylady	it's like this, a woman would be way more willing to submit if that man is a good head, not dictator. In order to lead, you must me led!!!

jack w	No, stupid husbands are about 50% responsible.

Donald M	I'm thinking ignorant men add to the total too.