The news stating that 51 percent of American woman are living without a spouse has travelled around the globe and back, getting truer for every time it’s quoted in a newspaper. And who’s to blame? MEN! Us ugly, selfish, unhygenic animals who’d never make it a day without a loyal woman. But there are a few exceptions…

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Even if we overlook the fact that the information upon which the article was based is skewed at best, we still see a poor depiction of men. Granted, some men are less than desirable when it comes to being a complete spouse but the same can be said for many women. So why the poor image of men?

I have only one answer: It’s what the media see as a popular view these days. Yes, “the media”. I know that’s a dumb way to put it, but the fact is that newspapers, radio and tv - even internet - focuses on conflict stories. Because that’s what we find more interesting to read. So, they have to find a conflict in any story and then find someone to blame. This time it’s men.

The article doesn�t mention that the poll�s sample data was flawed as it counted women in their teens and some spouses who remain married while their husband works out of town.

Backing up a story with data isn’t important. When I was a young journalist I soon learned that too much research could kill a story.

If one wants to look for a cause for the decline of marriage it would be as easy as looking at our increasingly selfish society where people firmly believe they can �have it all�. With a relationship comes sacrifice and that is something people are less inclined to do these days. The good relationships don�t come easy but are well worth the work we put into them.

I agree. I would compare a relationship to a really good job; it’s a lot of work, but it gives you the life you want.