Research evidence has shown that marital distress and conflict within a marriage causes a wide range of negative effects on the children of the feuding spouses (Gottman 4). ... Just like they restrict and have heavy rules and regulations on gun ownership, adoptions, abortions, and business licensing; which all in one way or another directly affect the welfare of the public, they should also regulate the validity of the intent of marriage. ...

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