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September 12, 2004
Generation X's woes
This article attempts to explain why there are so many single thirtysomethings around.
-wide grins and laughs-
● Children from divorced families are keen to avoid the errors they believe their parents made (this is particularly true for Generation X)
● They don't think couples should stay together for the sake of the children
● They believe that all relationships end eventually
● They see relationships as being about personal growth. They are there for a good time, not necessarily a long time
● Although half the participants were in relationships, they have difficulty with trust and commitment
● Both straight and gay participants expressed a strong desire for children, although only 30 per cent of the participants were parents
● They have very high emotional IQs and are very articulate emotionally. Many had sought counselling
● They think that nuclear families will die out and be replaced by organic families of related and unrelated members
Posted by lainey at September 12, 2004 10:19 AM
Comments
Did I ever mention I hate the phrases "emotional IQ" and "EQ"?
Posted by: Daryl at September 15, 2004 11:03 PM
You are not the only one. We can go all night ranting about that. Beer by the river soon? ;)
Posted by: lainey at September 16, 2004 12:33 AM