The Influence of Education and Resources on Marriage Choices

Education and resources play a significant role in achieving a stable marriage. College-educated individuals are more likely to find love and sustain relationships due to their greater resources and education. This phenomenon, known as assortative mating, has persisted among both highly educated and non-college educated individuals. However, the increase in inequality across households is not solely due to assortative mating, but also because non-college educated individuals are less likely to get married.