Should marriages only last 7 years?

At least one German politician thinks they should. Gabriele Pauli, a Bavarian politician representing the Christian Social Union (CSU), says she wants marriage to expire after seven years. After that time, couples should either agree to extend their marriage or it should be automatically dissolved.

The news is causing quite a stir in Catholic circles in Germany. Pauli, 50 years old and twice-divorced, says "This is about bringing ideas into the CSU and starting a discussion."

Well, that's certainly true.