The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Love

Could our culture of instant gratification, high expectations and economic stress be to blame for the high divorce rate? A recent study shows that what was once known as the seven year hump is coming earlier than ever. In fact, researchers suggest that the honeymoon period for relationships is wearing off around three years.  [CBS News]

State Representative Joel Kleefisch of Wisconsin has proposed a bill that would make prenuptial agreements ironclad. While opponents argue that this would make it easier than ever for an individual to get victimized by their spouse, Kleefisch reported that the individuals that fall victim to their spouse get what they deserve.  [The Capital Times]

A study done at Brigham Young University showed that couples that have more money have more problems with their relationships. A survey asked partners to report how much they value particular aspects of their lives. Individuals who reported that having money was not important to them scored 10%-15% better on their marriage stability. [Science Daily]

Educating our children in single sex classrooms could be reinforcing sexism. While advocates for single sex classrooms argue that they promote leadership, independence and academic success for young women, opponents suggest that these differences have simply been a result of better teachers. [Science Magazine]