Project Gutenberg 2016-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 219 Gibbs, Philip 1877 1962 Gibbs, Philip Hamilton, Sir Gibbs, Phillip 13019940 The Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life The 8th Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life Produced by David Widger, from page images generously provided by Google Books "The Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life" by Philip Gibbs is a sociological exploration written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the critical eighth year of marriage, suggesting it is a time when many couples face significant challenges that can lead to relationship breakdowns, particularly in the middle class. Gibbs delves into the dynamics of marital relationships, addressing various factors that contribute to this crisis, including emotional detachment, societal pressures, and the contrast between romantic ideals and harsh realities. The opening of the book introduces the idea that the eighth year of marriage is particularly perilous, citing historical observations and statistical data regarding divorces during this time. It outlines how the initial romance of young couples often leads to disillusionment as they begin to recognize each other's flaws, leading to conflicts and dissatisfaction. The text presents vivid descriptions of a couple's progression from deep love to mundane routine, illustrating their emotional struggles and the societal expectations that contribute to the deterioration of their union. Gibbs sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the psychological and social factors impacting marriage, emphasizing that understanding these dynamics is vital for navigating married life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Domestic fiction Married people -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Parenthood & Family Relations Browsing: Fiction Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Sociology Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 321415 2025-06-20T18:05:43.910390 text/html 321633 2024-10-23T00:27:08 text/html 176726 2025-06-20T18:05:53.797341 application/epub+zip 181435 2025-06-20T18:05:48.073406 application/epub+zip 173952 2025-06-20T18:05:46.506379 application/epub+zip 384005 2025-06-20T18:05:57.551334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359856 2025-06-20T18:05:52.855398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279864 2022-09-23T16:53:27.181165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262371 2025-06-20T18:05:42.608464 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 242549 2024-10-23T00:27:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17240 2025-06-20T18:05:57.704276 application/rdf+xml 15875 2025-06-20T18:05:47.168337 image/jpeg 3536 2025-06-20T18:05:46.844438 image/jpeg 172391 2025-06-20T18:05:43.970403 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia