Where do we each get our standards from? I once heard that perfection is the enemy of excellence. I’m not Christ and do not expect any more than I can attain, perfection. But I also have my own standards, in the office and at home.
In the modern day, the standards for both marriage and maintaining employment have gone the disposable route. Gone are the days where each was a covenant. There are no longer 40+ year employees and the number of marriages lasting that long are dwindling fast. A Quick Google search about the USA states:
“The average marriage lasts about 21 years for first marriages, 17 years for second marriages, and 13 years for third marriages. Factors such as age, financial situation, and communication skills can influence marriage longevity.
- Age: Older couples tend to have longer-lasting marriages.
- Financial Situation: Financial stability can contribute to marital longevity.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship.”
The average first marriage lasts 21 years. This means that for every 40 year marriage, someone doesn’t get married until full middle age. For every 50+ year marriage, someone remains single their entire life. Finances matter more in our modern age than in the past. People lack faith and/or ability to maintain a budget.  Communication skills are required and often learned as we mature. And we must give grace to our spouse and allow them to learn in their time. Our minds and hearts are broken.
We’ve lost our standard of longevity.  Our standards need a return to covenant.
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