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Freakonomics Radio

511. Why Did You Marry That Person?

Jul 21, 2022
46:06

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Quick takeaways

  • Long courtships and later marriages contribute to higher success rates, emphasizing the importance of finding the right partner.
  • Assortative mating leads to partner similarities and raises concerns about income inequality and social structures.

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The Evolution of Marriage Trends

The podcast delves into the changing trends in marriage patterns over the years. It highlights that people are marrying later in life, leading to more durable marriages with lower divorce rates. Research shows that longer courtships and later marriages contribute to higher success rates in marriages, hinting at the benefits of taking time to find the right partner.

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