The 'It Doesn't Mean A Thing Without A Ring' Chart Talks Marriage Survival
Vivian Lau — July 16, 2012 — Lifestyle
The 'It Doesn't Mean A Thing Without A Ring' charts gives you the dirty details about moving in with your beau, and what it means for your future together.
These eye-opening stats do not mean to scare you away from sharing a place together, but it cites that couples living together before engagement have a 10 percent lower chance of their marriage surviving than the couples who did not live together before engagement. According to this, the future of America seems doomed, as there are approximately 7 million more couples living together now, compared to 20 years ago.
By examining the different sentiments with which men and women approach a cohabiting situation (guys see it as more of a test-drive while ladies see it as one step closer to marriage), we can gain a clearer understanding of what living together means for your present and future.
These eye-opening stats do not mean to scare you away from sharing a place together, but it cites that couples living together before engagement have a 10 percent lower chance of their marriage surviving than the couples who did not live together before engagement. According to this, the future of America seems doomed, as there are approximately 7 million more couples living together now, compared to 20 years ago.
By examining the different sentiments with which men and women approach a cohabiting situation (guys see it as more of a test-drive while ladies see it as one step closer to marriage), we can gain a clearer understanding of what living together means for your present and future.
Trend Themes
1. Risks of Cohabitation Before Engagement - Couples who live together before engagement have a 10 percent lower chance of their marriage surviving than those who did not.
2. Changing Attitudes Towards Cohabitation - Men see cohabitation as a test-drive while women view it as a step closer to marriage.
3. Increasing Number of Cohabiting Couples - There are approximately 7 million more couples living together now, compared to 20 years ago.
Industry Implications
1. Relationship Counseling - Opportunities for relationship counselors to offer guidance and support for cohabiting couples.
2. Wedding Industry - Wedding planners and other businesses that cater to marriages can offer pre-marital counseling services.
3. Real Estate - Demand for housing and rental properties for cohabiting couples may present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the real estate industry.
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