First there were starter homes. Now, we have “starter marriages”.

For those not in the know, those are short first marriages.

Typically not generating children or property.

Probably generating debt.

Generally not making it to the fifth anniversary.

The problem: The couple was in love with the notion of getting married … more than each other. The “romance” was all about the wedding … an expensive wedding.

Neither planned or considered beyond the Event.

Making eventual divorce highly likely.

Read more in this [Boston] WBZ NewsRadio 1030 article: Generation X: Starter Marriages.