The past decade produced a series of some extremely short-lived celebrity marriages. Some of the most infamous nuptials included those of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, who divorced after a mere 72 days of wedded bliss, and Brittany Spears's wedding to Jason Alexander that was annulled after a startling 55 hours. Earlier this week, Russel Brand's attorney released a statement to the press that he may be entitled to almost half of ex-wife Katy Perry's assets... a chunk of change that could be worth up to $30 million, while Brand's original net worth is only around $17 million.
So, maybe these celebs know what they're talking about, after all.
My fiance and I are aware that the odds are stacked against us a couple who are engaged at such a young age. According to a 2001 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48% of those who marry before 18 are more likely to divorce within 10 years, compared with 24% of those who marry after age 25. On top of that statistic, Florida has the 8th highest divorce rate in the country. I come from a family with divorced parents, which also increases our risk. In lieu of both of those tasty tidbits (and a few others), I'm willing to try whatever I can to ensure the health and success of my upcoming nuptials. My fiance and I will be going to premarital counseling at a local church, and we ask our families and peers for advice on each and every topic we can think of. We're doing all that we can, but we'll still have a long way to go and a lot to learn about each other as we get closer to tying the knot.
What advice would you give us (or any couple) to strengthen our relationship and help us make our marriage last?
xoxo
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