In 1971, Time Magazine reported, two Maryland state legislators proposed making marriage a three-year contract with an option to renew every three years by the mutual consent of both partners. Any disagreements over alimony, child custody and the like would be settled by a court as they are now.

“We have to offer something more than the same archaic marriage pattern, the same mind-draining guilt,” says Mrs. Boswell, a co-sponsor of the bill. “This bill is particularly aimed at helping youth,” adds Mrs. Lee. “Across the country today, young people are living together, ‘Shacking up,’ as they call it, and disregarding old-style marriage vows. We’re also hearing from many older people who were victimized by the present divorce setup. Personally, I’m for marriage—mine was a success —but marriage is under threat. Let’s find out what it takes to adapt or modify it to a new generation’s needs.”

The two politicians plan to keep on reintroducing their bill until it passes.  Or until they are not reelected. Their own renewable contract with the voters is good for four years at a time.

We at All Pro Dad believe what’s best for you, your wife, and your kids is that you stay married and work through life’s tough challenges together.  We understand things happen, but a report from the National Survey of Families and Households shows staying together, if at all possible, is in your best interest.  Here are 10 ways to love your wife for life.

Huddle up with your wife tonight and ask her:  “What is one thing we can do to make sure we stay married for life?”