There are six types marriages in society according to Wood. The six types of marriages are vital, total, passive-congenial, devitalized and conflict-habituated. In a vital marriage, the couple is close emotionally and sexually. Therefore, the relationship is stable and both parties are satisfied. In a total marriage, it is similar to a vital marriage but there is space and separation involved in order for the couple to have independence. I think total marriages are the most common because it shows that couple are secure of themselves and trusting of their partners. In a passive-congenial marriage, the passion is low and the couple gets satisfaction participating in activities that are not involved in the relationship. Then moving on to the devitalized marriages. In a devitalized marriage, the couple of bored with one another. I strongly believe that devitalized relationships lead divorce because all the passion and intimacy is gone. Furthermore, in a conflict-habituated relationship the marriage just falls about they are absolutely incompatible.
-Sir Keithington
-Sir Keithington
Interesting discussion! For me, the ideal marriage situation would be total. I think it is very important to have separate groups of friends and separate activities that you enjoy. I think that a vital marriage is ideal to many, but I feel that it doesn't allow us to enjoy time with our other relationships. If people were that close to one another, then people would be less inclined to have relationships with other people. It is interesting that you think that total marriages are most common, because the book states that passive congenial marriages are the most common. I think that its very interesting to note, because in television, and movies, I see very many passive congenial marriages being depicted because of the dissatisfaction. I theorize that these passive congenial marriages are often depicted in tv and movies because its a reflection on society's common marriage style.
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