MARRIAGE: The personal and social costs of cohabitation*

Cohabitation before marriage or engagement is a significant risk factor for divorce, and predicts lower marriage quality, according to a new study published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Family Psychology.The study serves as a stark wake-up call for young couples at a time when the incidence of pre-marital cohabitation continues to rise.Researchers at the University of Denver’s Center for Marital and Family Studies collected data from across the United States, regarding …

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