02443cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500530015624600500020926400510025930000470031033600260035733700260038333800360040950000310044550800830047652013900055953400450194965300210199465300300201585600430204599900170208851926UtSlPG20260610134209.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13019940  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGibbs, Philip,d1877-196214aThe Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life1 aThe 8th Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-01  aProduced by David Widger, from page images generously
provided by Google Books  a"The Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life" by Philip Gibbs is a sociological exploration written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the critical eighth year of marriage, suggesting it is a time when many couples face significant challenges that can lead to relationship breakdowns, particularly in the middle class. Gibbs delves into the dynamics of marital relationships, addressing various factors that contribute to this crisis, including emotional detachment, societal pressures, and the contrast between romantic ideals and harsh realities.  The opening of the book introduces the idea that the eighth year of marriage is particularly perilous, citing historical observations and statistical data regarding divorces during this time. It outlines how the initial romance of young couples often leads to disillusionment as they begin to recognize each other's flaws, leading to conflicts and dissatisfaction. The text presents vivid descriptions of a couple's progression from deep love to mundane routine, illustrating their emotional struggles and the societal expectations that contribute to the deterioration of their union. Gibbs sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the psychological and social factors impacting marriage, emphasizing that understanding these dynamics is vital for navigating married life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDomestic fiction  aMarried people -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51926  c92760d92760