What
is a “healthy marriage?"
There are at least two characteristics that all
healthy marriages have in common. First, they
are mutually enriching, and second, both spouses
have a deep respect for each other.
It is a mutually satisfying relationship that is
beneficial to the husband, wife and children (if
present).
It is a relationship that is committed to
ongoing growth, the use of effective
communication skills and the use of successful
conflict management skills.
Goals
- Increase the percentage of children who are raised by two parents in a
healthy marriage.
- Increase the percentage of married couples who are in healthy marriages.
- Increase the percentage of premarital couples who are equipped with the
skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain a healthy marriage.
- Increase the percentage of youth and young adults who have the skills and
knowledge to make informed decisions about healthy relationships including
skills that can help them eventually form and sustain a healthy marriage.
- Increase public awareness about the value of healthy marriages and the
skills and knowledge that can help couples form and sustain healthy
marriages.
- Encourage and support research on healthy marriages and healthy marriage
education.
- Increase the percentage of women, men and children in homes that are free
of domestic violence
For
more information visit www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/index.html
