Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Cohabitation is More Stressful Than Marriage

According to multiple studies, cohabitation is considered more stressful than getting married.  Only about half of those who start out living together outside of wedlock EVER get married.  Those who do, are at a substantially higher risk for divorce than those who don’t live together before marriage — most divorcing within just seven years.  Co-habiting couples are also more likely to experience infidelity in their relationship, and the QUALITY of their relationship is of a poorer quality: more fighting, more violence, and less overall happiness.  Studies also show co-habiting couples have higher levels of depression and substance abuse, and also earn less money.

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