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Marriage and Income: The Unseen Links
Marriage decisions are influenced by socioeconomic status and shared values, rather than love alone. People often choose partners within similar socioeconomic bands and levels of physical attractiveness. The decline in men's income during key periods for marriage has correlated with lower marriage and fertility rates in their early to mid-twenties. Conversely, as men's incomes rise in their thirties and forties, fertility rates increase, indicating a connection between financial stability and relationship decisions.