I have chosen this topic because the number of people who want to live in a free relationship without committing themselves is growing day by day. However, the opinions of psychologists and people who dream of starting a family in this regard are radically different. Some women find positive cohabitation sides and are ready to live with the man without a stamp in the passport. To someone, on the contrary, it seems objectionable and even offensive. Couples, in most cases, replace marriage with cohabitation because they are not confident in their partner, but sometimes people want to test the relationship for strength.
Cohabitation is the same common union of two loving and perhaps not loving people living together, having an ordinary life, and interpersonal relationships. The difference between formal marriage and cohabitation is only in the absence of a stamp in the passport (di Giulio, Impicciatore, & Sironi, 2019). Many people believe that it is better for a man and a woman to live together before getting married, and if something goes wrong, one can break up without spending time and money on divorce. Some may be afraid to marry right away because they have acquaintances who are experiencing domestic violence or feel unnecessary and lonely (di Giulio, Impicciatore, & Sironi, 2019).
Therefore, to avoid problems, many people decide to live together before marriage. The advantages of cohabitation include the fact that it is easier to decide. Most people still perceive it as a temporary and unstable phenomenon, easily abandoned if desired (Wieteska, 2018). Also, cohabitation can be seen as a rehearsal for real family life and a kind of strength test. Living together gives certain freedom in the relationship, and if it turns out that people do not suit each other, the relationship ends.
People who start living together usually do not stop at this stage and do not want to legalize their relationship later. Children born in a such families may experience some discomfort from this situation (Forrest, 2014).
After all, for a child to develop harmoniously, it is necessary to have a guaranteed family, not parents who just decided to live together for a while. Most psychologists claim that women who live with a man before marriage consider themselves married, and men in the same situation see themselves as bachelors (di Giulio, Impicciatore, & Sironi, 2019). This trend also affects relationships, as the husband continues to consider himself free, and the woman, in turn, feels obligated to be the perfect wife—such differences in perception of reality cause divorces and quarrels. Legal marriage, in contrast to cohabitation, provides property rights for spouses and their joint kids.
An officially married woman will never be on the street with a child, as the common property is divided in half, and the husband is obliged to provide for the children (Harker, 2014). Thus, married couples have financial obligations to each other. Spouses take on many responsibilities when they legally marry, which people who do not want to get married try to avoid, which reduces the number of divorces in the world.
In conclusion, nowadays, people often do not want to get married and choose cohabitation as an alternative. This type of relationship is a good rehearsal before marriage, but usually, the couple stops at this stage during cohabitation. Psychologists claim that women and men perceive cohabitation differently, and this is often the cause of quarrels. People who choose cohabitation often try to avoid responsibilities or are simply unsure of a partner.
References
di Giulio, P., Impicciatore, R., & Sironi, M. (2019). The changing pattern of cohabitation: A sequence analysis approach. Demographic Research, 40, 1211–1248. Web.
Harker, C. (2014). The ambiguities of cohabitation. Area, 46(4), 355–356. Web.
Forrest, W. (2014). Cohabitation, Relationship Quality, and Desistance from Crime. Journal of Marriage and Family, 76(3), 539–556. Web.
Wieteska, M. (2018). Marriage vs cohabitation – an alternative or opposition? Journal of Education Culture and Society, 9(1), 27–35. Web.
Nutritional Necessities Of Individuals With Disabilities
This article highlights the nutritional necessities of all adults, children, and youths with intellectual and developmental disabilities with special care needs. Ptomey & Wittenbrook (2015), center their discussion on patients with CYSHCN and IDD special care needs. The research aims at developing nutrition interventions suitable to these populations. The authors explain that these groups experience many health risk factors that necessitate nutritional interventions since they have no intellectual understanding of the impacts of nutrition. The research emphasizes that these groups are highly prevalent in comorbid conditions such as obesity and endocrine disorders and hence nutritional intervention is critical.
The authors then explain that individuals with these disabilities are likely to experience problems with oral healthcare, mealtime requirements (such as cutting food), dysphagia, enteral feedings, medication use, polypharmacy and food-drug interactions, which affect their overall wellness. Nutritional health risk factors affect their physical body and the composition of their body cells. They can be either obese or underweight if not observed. The research indicates that children are more like to be selective eaters and repertoires of food, while obesity is common in adults. Selective feeding in children reduces their immunity hence necessitating nutritional therapy. Obesity in adults may cause diabetes, hypertension and other heart-related diseases.
According to the authors, poor nutrition related to the long-term consumption of medications, limited access to healthcare support and lack of capacity to embrace consumption of healthy foods increase their health risk factors. Advocating for timely and balanced meals for these groups can help reduce the risk factors of prevalence to possible illnesses. The article also explains that public policies relating to taking care of CYSHCN and IDD in the past decades involved institutional-based and community programs support that has shifted to independent living today.
According to the article, health care providers have to observe protocols and standards during care delivery. They have to utilize the guides given on tools, developing screening and assessing the changes in improvement. The research further explains that healthcare providers are required to individualize the needs of patients and work with their families to achieve the best output. They are also required to use personal-centered language and collaborate with other professionals to ensure that they understand these populations and that the patients achieve the best.
Poor nutritional care among these groups results in poor motor skills development and slow recovery process, as described in the articles. The RDNs and NDTRs hence work together to educate the community and this population to help them understand the importance of nutrition. They also undertake professional training on how to help and work with IDD and CYSHCN populations. However, according to the research, the healthcare providers are still challenged by the internet since the public can easily access technology and health information since they must deliver accurate and credible information regarding this population that experiences rapid evolution. They are responsible for ensuring that they provide the best care and promote quality life among this population.
The authors conclude the argument with recommendations on the means that nutritionists should embrace in providing the best care for the groups discussed. With the numerous health risk factors involved in the patients’ lives, the article explains that RDNs and NDTRs should advocate for nutrition activities and reimbursement. They also have to provide timely and cost-effective nutrition, address individual needs, collaborate with other healthcare providers, support wellness programs and participate in medical nutrition research.
Reference
Ptomey, L. T., & Wittenbrook, W. (2015). Position of the academy of nutrition and dietetics: Nutrition services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and special health care needs. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 115(4), 593-608.
Diversity Dimensions And Their Impact On Relationships
The three primary dimensions of diversity are age, race, and gender. These primary dimensions are also known as inside measurements. They integrate parts of range over which, generally, people have no control. Therefore, they are the focus of this course, and many different practices developed for a range of work environment circumstances. These dimensions can be a source of innovation and creativity amongst workers. People can build collisions across contrasts to eliminate all forms of separation in their relationship (Scnewsltr, 2015). These dimensions are those with which people identify fast with others and from which they promote biases and insights.
Further, the three secondary dimensions of diversity are education, appearance, and work experience. These are also known as outer dimensions. They entail factors of their lives that people have influenced throughout and can modify over a long time. These views could influence the professions we select, and their work environment approaches (Scnewsltr, 2015). These dimensions likewise influence who we opt to develop associations and kinships with, friendships are incredible. It is their relationship with one another that provides significance to our lives. A person who focuses on one another encourages them to make a change (Rojas, 2017). Besides, creating relationships with people from different backgrounds may be critical to establishing immense enhancements in their networks.
Moreover, when people are in gatherings, they can transform their networks. They may set up establishments and areas where they invest in trying to shape solid coalitions and connections with people of different backgrounds and societies. We may establish alliances and organizations where people are taught about another person’s struggle and may help. An association can be established based on support, solidarity, love, frequent business associations, or other social commitment or connection (Rojas, 2017). Interpersonal associations thrive through reciprocal and equitable compromise; they develop in the context of cultural, social, and other factors.
References
Rojas, R. R. (2017). Diversity and workplace spirituality. Diversity and Inclusion in the Global Workplace, 1(3), 81-107. Web.
Scnewsltr. (2015). How would you define diversity? Navy Supply Corps Newsletter. Web.