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Celebrity Marriage:reason Why They Dont Last Long by danielmichael(m): 11:39am On Feb 09, 2015
Nollywood is about money, not about
marriage.
In this day and age, seeing a celebrity
marriage that goes the distance is like spotting
a yeti or having coffee with the Lochness
monster (FYI, he takes it with cream and
sugar). In fact, long-term celebrity marriages
are so rare they are often deemed
"successful" if they last longer than five years.
While there are some star marriages that
appear unbreakable—such as Tom Hanks and
Rita Wilson—the vast majority fails, petering
out like a balloon that is released before it is
knotted.
So, why is this? Why is being rich and famous
tied to being so unlucky in love? It probably
has to do with the following:

MONEY IS NO OBJECT
For the non-famous, getting divorced is often
put on the backburner because of its expense.
This can force couples to find alternatives,
such as marriage counseling or trial
separation. The famous, on the other hand,
aren't plagued by financial constraints: they
can divorce at will, sometimes divorcing as a
reflex rather than a well-thought-out decision.

CELEBRITIES MAYBE NARCISSIST
I don't actually know any celebrities, so I can't
say for sure if the "narcissism" label is one
that is warranted. But, I'd be willing to bet that
some celebrities, just like some everyday
people, are indeed narcissists: If they could
run across a flowery field into their own arms,
they probably would. This isn't necessarily a
marriage killer until one narcissist marries
another narcissist. This is when things can get
quite hairy. The reason is simple: Narcissists
are concerned about themselves, and little
else. A marriage where two people only care
about their individual wants and needs is like a
series created by Frank Darabont: it's Walking
Dead.

THE ART OF TEMPTATION
Temptation exists in virtually every marriage
—the cute secretary, the handsome coworker,
the lady at the gym who weirdly collects your
sweat-laden towels. Celebrities certainly don't
have a monopoly on the art of being tempted.
Their temptation, however, may be a bit
stronger. Celebrities routinely work with the
most beautiful people in the world; hence,
they may be more likely to stray from their
marriage than those who work with normal-
looking individuals.

THE FAMOUS CAN POSSESS A DIFFERENT VALUE
Nollywood, and L.A. in general, appears to
have a value system that is a bit different than
those that exist elsewhere in America. First of
all, money and career success are placed at the
top of the proverbial totem pole while fidelity
is nowhere to be seen. Couple this with the
fact that cheating and divorce are a way of life
and successful marriages become the
anomalies. It can be difficult to fight for a
marriage in a world where there are more
important things worth fighting for.

GETTING MARRIED TOO YOUNG
Getting married too young is certainly not
limited to those in nollywood: People all over
the world are signing marriage licenses when
they should really be signing high school
yearbooks ( Have a nice summer and KIT—
CLASS OF '96 RULES). Yet, the fact that it does
happen in nollywood can play a role in high
divorce rates. This may be because people who
are young get married before they are totally
sure of what they want, or it may be because
marrying young doesn't give a person time to
date around and meet several of the fish in
the sea—fish who may be better wife or
husband material that the one chosen to swim
with.

SOME MARRY FOR THE WRONG DOINGS
Celebrities are rich, famous, and, usually,
beautiful people; thus, it can be difficult for
them to know if someone is really marrying
them out of love. Non-famous people may
marry a star in order to procure financial
stability or their 15 minutes of fame, while
celebrities may marry each other as publicity
stunts or a way to revitalize a stagnant career.
Whatever the reason, any union that doesn't
involve love, attraction, and romance at its
root isn't likely to succeed. Marrying for the
wrong reasons will just leave people on the
wrong side of America's divorce statistics.
Re: Celebrity Marriage:reason Why They Dont Last Long by KanwuliaJara: 11:12pm On Feb 09, 2015
Because they are celebs? undecided
No different from the average person's marital challenges! kiss
Re: Celebrity Marriage:reason Why They Dont Last Long by Ruttashobolwa(m): 11:38pm On Feb 09, 2015
They are getting marry for show off..
Re: Celebrity Marriage:reason Why They Dont Last Long by lilmax(m): 1:12am On Feb 10, 2015
PRIDE, especially from the woman

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