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Well, according to Dr. David Popenoe, yes! He’s a professor emeritus of sociology at Rutgers University, and director of the prestigious National Marriage Project there. He has a lot to say on the matter.

For one thing? He thinks our high expectations concerning marriage today doom too many of them to failure before they start. (Think of Eharmony’s promise to help you find your “soul mate.” It may be no wonder that already, the evidence seems to be that marriages which come from Eharmony have a higher break-up rate than the culture as a whole!)

Personally, I’m beginning to think we might want to bring back arranged marriages — see my column of this week. Okay, I’m kidding but then again. . .

If you couldn’t catch the show yesterday at noon (AM1160/WYLL Chicago) check in here later today for the MP3 file here, or on Friday visit NationalReview.com.

As always, thanks for listening and thanks for stopping by!

Betsy Hart

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