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22% is a subset of the 25%, meaning there’s still roughly 20% of 40-44 that are not cohabitating and not married.

Significantly higher than the 6% decades ago. Which seems to indicate human relationships are indeed in decline (the institution of marriage Is likely also in decline, but it’s not the sole reason for the high percentage)

>>cj+(OP)
Without a deeper dive it's entirely possible that decades ago more people were living in sham marriages for the sake of appearence and fewer people today feel the need to do so.

>>cj+(OP)
When you're on the hook for alimony when your ex-GF leaves a toothbrush at your home it makes some think twice.

>>kevin_+T1
The economist in me knows that most of the downturn in marriages is due to financial reasons, but the decline in relationships overall makes it clear there’s more to the story.

I wish more research was done in this area, it’s obviously an important one. Dating apps and their consequences seem to be a disaster in the making (if it’s not already here).