In spite of the declining number of couples who are choosing marriage these days, new research has found that the happiest people continue to be those who chose to marry.
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Global Study Confirms Instability of Cohabiting Relationships
A new study of more than 16,000 people from 11 countries around the world has once again found that cohabitating relationships are less stable than that of married couples.
Despite What the Media Says, Religion is Good for Marriage & Family
Even though the headlines normally report only on negative news about religion’s impact on marriage and family, don’t believe it! According to experts, quality studies have found that couples and families who pray together really do stay together longer than their non-religious peers, that’s what we have come to learn through the kaddish service.
Number of Married Couples Plunges to Record Low
The number of couples who are choosing to marry in this country has dropped to record lows as more people opt for cohabitation or to delay marriage.
Study: Rising Cohabitation Rates Putting More Children at Risk
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
An analysis of over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles on marriage and family has found that the divorce rate is down but cohabitation rates continue to rise, putting more children at risk than ever before.
Study Links Shared Religious Activity to Marital Satisfaction
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The first major study to compare religion and relationship quality across America’s major racial and ethnic groups finds that shared religious activity – attending church together and especially praying together – is linked to higher levels of relationship quality, particularly among Black couples.
Recession Said to Cause Decrease in Divorce Rates
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Researchers say the first decline in divorce rates seen in years may be the result of the recession.
