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Effect of Marital Challenges on Christian Couples’ Mental Wellness

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  • George W. Nzioki

    (Daystar University, Kenya)

  • Susan K. Muriungi

    (Daystar University, Kenya)

  • Julius M. Limbitu

    (Daystar University, Kenya)

Abstract

The prominence of marriage as an institution and its importance in human history cannot be overemphasized. In biblical history the first institution to be created by God was marriage (Genesis 2:24). Marriage is the most elemental relationship for all society. All other relationships in the society are born out of father-mother relationship. The problems associated with family are also relatable to marriage since sturdy marriages are the bedrock of strong and effective families. This justifies why family and marriage symbols are habitually used to express a significant closeness or affection between people. The family is always suggested to be the most reputable and customary environment that animates responsible and synergistic society. A healthy marriage bequeaths a health family. A happy family bequeaths a lasting legacy on socio-economic and political development. Therefore, as the core units that constitute society, each and every family is equally important to the health of the society, and correspondingly, the whole world. Consequently, the family is the nexus to the health of individuals, the strength of the nations and the happiness of the world. In other words, marriage as an institution should be blissful and foster the wellbeing of the couples involved. This implies that there are a considerable number of expectations that are to be fulfilled in marriages if they are to maintain the intended bliss and synergy. Omange (2013) explains that marriage is an institution found everywhere because it incorporates all cultures, races, ethnic groups or religious groups. By definition, marriage is as a union between a man and woman for life, and it is voluntary and legal (Vincent-Osaghae 2007). The Canon Law also recognizes the indissolubility of marriage when it describes the essential properties of marriage as compassing both companionship and indissolubility (Canon 1056). Marriage is a covenant that is entered into by the agreement and a vow made by the parties and it is based on “till death does us part†commitment from both parties (Mark 10:11-12; Canon Law, 1056). The perspectives from which couples understand this marital injunction—till death do us part—are sometimes at variance. The interpretations are as myriad as there are couples. The effects of such divergent perspectives are the perennial challenges evident in many marriages.

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  • George W. Nzioki & Susan K. Muriungi & Julius M. Limbitu, 2023. "Effect of Marital Challenges on Christian Couples’ Mental Wellness," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(2), pages 208-233, February.
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