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Do not cohabit. According to the University of Wisconsin's…

“Do not cohabit. According to the University of Wisconsin's National Survey of Families and Households, 40 out of 100 couples who cohabit separate before a wedding, and 45 out of the 60 remaining will divorce, leaving only 15 out of 100 couples together after ten years.” quote by Steve Prokopchak
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““Do not cohabit. According to the University of Wisconsin's National Survey of Families and Households, 40 out of 100 couples who cohabit separate before a wedding, and 45 out of the 60 remaining will divorce, leaving only 15 out of 100 couples together after ten years.””

Steve Prokopchak

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Cohabitation before marriage correlates with higher separation and divorce rates.

In simple terms: Living together before marriage may increase divorce risk.

Key Takeaway

Consider waiting to cohabit.

Themes

relationships marriage statistics

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

informative statistical

When to use this quote

  • dating decisions
  • marriage planning

Key Concepts

risk assessment social trends

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust statistical trends for personal decisions?
  • How might cultural factors alter these outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Data may not apply to all couples.

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