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Adolescence and Adulthood

Issues faced by Adolescents

Some of the main issues faced by adolescents can be eating disorders, drug abuse, and

depression. Over the past couple of years, depression has become a major issue in children as

well as young adults, with girls being affected more than the boys. A number of factors can be

regarded as the cause of depression, like stress, experiences in life and parenting. Also, if the

events causing depression are recurrent, the issue becomes even worse. If diagnosed, it can be

treated with healthy habits, an adequate diet, and regular exercise. Psychotherapy and

medication can also be very helpful.

Another major issue faced by adolescents is eating disorder. It is very common, with

girls more vulnerable to it than the boys. Some of the causes of the disorders may be

depression, drugs or low self-esteem. Moreover, the societal standards of beauty put pressure

on adolescents. It can be treated easily at an early age; however, it may also be effectively

treated with medication, psychotherapy or healthy nutrition.

On the same note, drug abuse is a major issue in adolescents. The factors responsible

include peer pressure, suicidal tendencies or adventurous nature. To mitigate it, the

adolescents must be made aware of its negative consequences through education and parental
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guidance. Also, counseling, medication, and rehabilitation may prove to be effective, (Fuller, et

al).

Personal Experience

The loss of my mother proved to be the greatest challenge in my adolescence. The initial

few months were characterized by shock and I continued on with my daily routine. However,

after the shock passed, I realized the gravity of the situation and the condition worsened. I

began to skip school and started using drugs and led an isolated life. The book and research

agree with my acting out, however, isolation and drug use could have been prevented through

proper counseling. My mother was single; therefore no one was available to guide me through

this hard time. If my father were available, he could have provided comfort to me. My father

would have been very instrumental in my quick recovery from the depression I faced upon the

death of my beloved mother.

The Perfect Person

The perfect person for me would understand my feelings and would think like me.

However, he should not merely do so just for my personal and emotional sake. He would be

calm in nature and would carefully listen to what I have to say. As I tend to run away from my

problems, he should be the one who stays and faces the issues. He should appreciate me and

love me unconditionally. He should always be there for me and treat me with respect. The

perfect person for me would stay with me forever and would pay attention to what I have to

say.

Factors for Successful Marriage

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A marriage is successful due to a number of factors. Among these, the time spent

together by the couple, the reason behind the marriage, children before marrying,

communication and love play a vital role. The time of acquaintance of the couple may help in

the marriage to be successful. According to research, a couple who are acquainted for a period

of less than a year before marrying is more susceptible to break up than the couple who have

known each other for more than a year. Also, premarital pregnancy may be the reason behind

marriage and hence may be detrimental to marital success. Similarly, communication is one of

the main characteristics of a happy marital life. The couple should listen and understand each

other. On the same note, love between the couple is imperative to a happy marriage. If they

are together just for convenience or any reason other than love, the marriage is doomed,

(Whyte).

Marital Satisfaction

The inverted curve demonstrates a general decline in marital satisfaction over the

passage of time. Certain situational forces, such as having children may lead to an increase in

marital dissatisfaction. It may be due to an increase in the division of labor, with the mother

being under a huge responsibility as compared to the husband. Similarly, other forces, such as

an increase in expenditure with the birth of children, and the child demanding attention may

also result in marital dissatisfaction over time. However, married life can be happy if the couple

openly communicates with each and both partners have the ability to listen to each other and

consider each other’s point of views. They can remain happy by regularly taking time out of

their busy schedules to spend with each other. Some of the key predictors of marital
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dissatisfaction can be a lack of attention from one partner to the other, a lack of adequate

communication and inability to listen to what the other has to say.

Interview

My interview involved questions regarding the length of the relationship, background,

and real reason for the marriage, premarital children, and mutual compatibility. The interview

with the couple should them to be consistent with the research on long-term marriages. The

couple had been together since high school and had many similarities. As they stayed together,

they noticed some differences among them and some issues that may lead to potential

breakups. However, they maintained and even enhanced their relationship through talking and

effective communication. They accepted each other’s feelings and after the birth of their

children, their love grew. They have stayed together through love and caring.
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Works Cited

Fuller, Crystal M., et al. "Factors associated with adolescent initiation of injection drug

use." Public health reports (2016).

Whyte, Martin King. Dating, mating, and marriage. Routledge, 2018.