Relationships
Divorce Rates Are Going Down. So Why Are We Still So Pessimistic About Marriage?
Divorce rates are currently the lowest they’ve been in 40 years. Despite this, the marriage rate is still down and the age at which people are getting married is ever increasing.
By Hayley Lewis3 min read
New data show that Generation X and Millennials are increasingly picky about their spouse, plus they want to complete their education and get their career and finances in order before marrying. Consequently, the U.S. divorce rate dropped 18% from 2008 to 2016, according to University of Maryland sociology professor Philip Cohen.