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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My XH was raised with parents who are still married, but he didn't know how to be a husband.

My DH was raised by a divorced mom of 5 in rural poverty and he's awesome.

Motivation is huge. And there are so many self-help modalities for marriages. Plus, being a good husband to one's wife is very subjective. Even if my ex had done for me what his dad did for his mom (put her on a pedestal and gave her a weekly allowance of spending money),it wouldn't have been right for me.

People who were abused as kids can grow up to be excellent parents, too.[/quote]

I totally agree.  I grew up in a f*cked up, abusive, dysfunctional household.  Yet, I'm a great spouse and excellent mother (if I say so myself!).  I was highly motivated to be an even-keeled, supportive person.  I had really shitty role models in my parents but those weren't my only models.  Many of my friends had great parents, some married, some not.  Even my teachers were great role models for positive, healthy relationships.

Besides - did you DH never watch the Cosby's or Brady Bunch?[/quote]

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