Conference topic

DGPEAKE@AOL.COM DGPEAKE@AOL.COM
Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:11:23 EST


In a message dated 2/12/99 9:24:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, Bdshull@AOL.COM
writes:

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 Wally,  I also have wondered about this.  Since a high rate of divorce occurs
 in the rest of Western society (1/3-1/2 of all marriages end in divorce), we
 should expect similar figures in our profession.  But there are many
 characteristics of our profession which can place a strain on a marriage.
 Whether the non-technician spouse leaves the marriage or the other way around
 (as in my case), these factors no doubt play a part.  It is these things that
 would be helpful to include in a class or seminar - I wonder what others
 think?
 
 Bill Shull
 University of Redlands, Loma Linda University
 Loma Linda, CA  
 (909) 796-4226
 
No matter what you do for a living, keeping a marriage together is tough in
itself.  We recently celebrated 9 years of marriage.  I have no doubt about it
and I would marry her all over again.  As to my profession, she knows that
there are times when I get home late.  And especially during the Christmas
rush, my bizziness becomes an issue.  But I always find time for her.  I work
M-F, S & S off except for concert contracts.  My marriage is not perfect, but
we love each other, have faith in God, and realize that there is nothing we
cannot work out.  Divorce is not an option.

Food for thought,

Dave Peake, RPT
Oregon City, OR
Portland Chapter
 


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