In response to your first question...
The reason why MOST of the marriages seem to work is because it is deeply ingrained in the Arab/Islamic culture. Any deviation brings on instant repudiation from the rest of the community. Dishonor. Of course, there are other cultures that have a consistently lower divorce rate than we do here in the Western Hemisphere.
Biggest reason is culture. Our culture values choice & independence. Divorce USED to be a badge of shame. Now it's If you aren't happy, you replace your mate quick fast and in a hurry. Little to No remorse.
Whereas other cultures stress that the foundation of any successful marriage is interdependence & cooperation.
The reason why MOST of the marriages seem to work is because it is deeply ingrained in the Arab/Islamic culture. Any deviation brings on instant repudiation from the rest of the community. Dishonor. Of course, there are other cultures that have a consistently lower divorce rate than we do here in the Western Hemisphere.
Biggest reason is culture. Our culture values choice & independence. Divorce USED to be a badge of shame. Now it's If you aren't happy, you replace your mate quick fast and in a hurry. Little to No remorse.
Whereas other cultures stress that the foundation of any successful marriage is interdependence & cooperation.
MDP