I just finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, Committed, which is a modern look at marriage. (You know her as the author of Eat, Pray, Love).  She has an interesting take on it, in part because she has an international perspective.  And she delightfully weaves her personal story with more global views, much of which come from Stephanie Coontz‘ more scholarly research.   Marriage for love is a relatively new phenomenon – in the past it was much more about property … read more »