With a U.S. national divorce rate somewhere between 40 and 50 percent and dropping and a significant reduction in the divorce rate in England and Wales – it may seem that divorces are declining and marriages are on the rebound. Not so say many relationship experts. It seems living together or co-habitating has replaced marriage as the preferred option for many heterosexual and same sex couples.
Living together before marriage continues to be a popular option for couples. Many view it as a step to take before committing to marriage and about two-thirds of couples choose to move in together before leaping into marriage.
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