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June 17, 2010

Why the So-Called “Marriage Gap” Is Good for Your Relationship

Like it or not, our society is undergoing major shifts as you read these words. Among them is increased questioning about marriage — whether to enter one to begin with; stay in it regardless of what happens over time; or adopt alternatives to it. Unfortunately, some recent attempts to interpret these shifts contribute more confusion than clarity.

First, some facts:

• The divorce rate continues to hover at around 50%, regardless of increased sensitivity to the potential emotional and financial impact of divorce upon couples and their children.

• Polls find that about 60% of those surveyed accept affairs; and about 30% actually admit to having had one.

• The marriage rate has dropped by 37% in the last four decades.

• Cohabitation has risen dramatically during the same period

via Douglas LaBier: Why the So-Called “Marriage Gap” Is Good for Your Relationship.

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