What if marriage was a 10 year contract?

[jan]

If you take the 'til death us do part' out of marriage and make marriage a ten year renewable contract, would more marriages survive?

Instead of the negativity, stress and distress of divorce, would it be a good idea to give couples the chance to recognise their differences and part without spending a fortune on lawyers?

A ten year renewable contract might mean couples actually examine their relationships and take positive steps to improve them so they renew the contract for another ten!

I'm writing a woman's magazine feature and would welcome input from people (UK only please) who, based on their own experience, think this might be a good idea or an ex-wife who wishes she could have parted from her ex without the pain of divorce.

I'd also like to hear from couples who have good reasons for thinking this is an unworkable idea!

If you have a view please email me asap janet.hawkins@ntlworld.com or call 07774 191793.

Those whose views are published will receive 'thank you' payments after publication.

Many thanks,

Janet.

[jan]

I should add that I'd particulary like to hear from any women who went through a rocky period 7-10 years into their marriage but , perhaps with the aid of counselling, they have successfully got through it and come out happily still together.

If they'd been on a ten year contract instead of a lifelong commitment, would that rocky patch have been the end of the road for them? It would be interesting to hear your views!

Thanks.

Jan