Married life is inevitable say students

Building love that will last was the topic of discussion among students who attended a seminar Tuesday in the University Student Union.

The discussion focused on the things people look for in a partner and what creates problems in a relationship.

The seminar, sponsored by Student Ministries and Campus Crusade for Christ, was conducted by professional speaker Tim Salladay. The most prominent issues brought up were those of trust and respect, but the agreed-upon main issue was communication. According to the discussion, one of the biggest contributors is misunderstanding. Fear and anxiety can also create problems among couples.

Suggestions to the students included finding someone who connects with their spirit and working not toward finding the right person but becoming the right person.

The seminar, which was repeated over a two-day period, had drawn more than 200 students prior to the last session.

A survey of those who attended the first day revealed 97 percent who said they would like to marry someday. Of those, 64 percent said they would not want a marriage like their parents.

The three most important traits to those surveyed about potential marriage partners were honesty, trust and love, with 70, 57 and 44 votes, respectively.

Good looks, understanding and sense of humor ranked fourth, fifth and sixth. Commitment got one vote.

"I think relationships are a very hot topic, it's one of the most important things we deal with," said Salladay. "This is also the age and time in people's lives that they're making those kinds of decisions."