Jennifer Aniston's celebrity relationships seem to have a shelf life, raising questions about why unions crumble once vows are exchanged.
While it's easy to pinpoint blame in her past with Brad Pitt, unraveling the mystery of her failed marriage to Justin Theroux poses a different challenge. The inquiry into whether courtships are superior to marriages beckons an expert opinion.
The dissolution of Jennifer Aniston's relationship with Justin Theroux, initiated in 2011 and culminating in marriage in 2015, unraveled by the end of 2017, prompting contemplation on why some couples, despite prolonged courtships, fail to sustain their marriages.
Amid social media speculation reconnecting her with ex-husband Brad Pitt, the focus shifts to a nuanced analysis by Pilar Cebrián, a couples psychologist and author of 'I love you, then I insist' (Planeta). She delves into the factors propelling couples to part ways once they transition into matrimony.
In our fast-paced emotional landscape, the belief that protracted courtships or cohabitation guarantees a successful marriage is debunked. Our emotional endurance wanes, influenced by a societal narrative urging us to swiftly navigate through life stages. Cebrián points out that an extended courtship can crystallize relationship habits, leading to autopilot dynamics where shortcomings are overlooked.
The pursuit of marriage intensifies our focus on the goal rather than the relationship's intricacies, creating a scenario where the achieved goal signals the end of the relationship's vitality. The allure of attaining something overshadows the joy of savoring it once obtained, she notes.
Couples' success lies in collaboratively building what they genuinely desire. While some thrive on spending copious time together, others find happiness in less frequent interactions. However, the ubiquity of social media exposes us to curated depictions of ideal relationships, triggering frustration when our reality diverges. Comparisons with seemingly perfect lives on platforms like Instagram lead to misplaced grievances, eventually fostering marital discontent and, potentially, divorce, according to Cebrián.
Sometimes, couples opt for significant life events, akin to Jennifer Aniston's marriage, as a litmus test for their relationships. Whether it's signing a mortgage or staging a bombshell wedding, these acts serve as crucibles to gauge the relationship's resilience. Cebrián emphasizes the importance of introducing new elements and practicalities to sustain a relationship, cautioning that marriage alone does not inherently introduce novelty or resolve underlying issues.
