Much Ado About... Marriage?
Wed, Oct 29
|Austin Institute
In this Forum, we will explore different views on marriage and discuss the challenges of a society that is not very family-friendly. We will examine data and utilize literature to reflect on our choices and share our experiences with romance and marriage. Dr. Orlandi will lead this seminar.
Time & Location
Oct 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Austin Institute, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
About The Event
We all heard it, we read it, by now we know it: married people--scholars say--are happier. Yet, attitudes are slow to change. Notwithstanding the data (married people are wealthier, live longer, etc.), young people continue postponing commitment while cohabitation continues to be considered a valid alternative. In this seminar, we will look at different approaches to marriage, while diving a little deeper into the wounds of a family-unfriendly culture. Besides the data, we will use literature (and a play), consider theories around choice, and reflect on our lived experiences around romance and marriage. Led by Dr. Orlandi, this will be a one-of-a-kind occasion to think aloud about the romance and the kind of family life most of us desire.
