In one of the older studies of marriage between AB and PWD, they found that
the AB spouse winds up more physical and emotional demands placed on them. In
the "me" culture Kyle mentioned, it follows that the AB spouse might be
expected to "book it" after awhile. I know Joyce works hard in our marriage.
You might not find that in the younger generation.

Bobby

>Any PWD "searching" for a mate can seriously put their emotional life in
>stormy seas for the long term if they are not absolutely certain that their
>potential spouse is not completely commited to the vow "in sickness and
>health."  Ours is the "me" culture, and once the years tick away and the
>ABspouse realizes that their disabled mate is not capable of "keeping their
>end of the bargain", the love boat could easily be wrecked on the reefs
>of unmet expectations.
-Kyle