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Episode 2722:
Dr. Diana Kirschner explores the growing trend of couples living together before marriage, highlighting surprising research on break-up rates, divorce, and the hidden emotional toll, especially for women. She emphasizes that lasting success in cohabitation depends less on convenience and more on a deep level of commitment, communication, and willingness to work through inevitable challenges.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/living-together-before-marriage/
Quotes to ponder:
"About 53% of all first marriages were preceded by living together."
"Most current studies show that if a person has lived with multiple partners, she/he will likely end up in a break-up or divorce."
"A couple that is living together has to be more willing to work on the inevitable differences, disappointments, and setbacks that inevitably occur."
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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting