Relationships
Testing Out Marriage By Playing House Is Neither Helpful Nor Realistic
Moving in together may seem like a logical step before taking the plunge into marriage. Testing out what your life looks like together without actually committing may seem smart, but in the end, just living together leaves out many aspects of life that a committed marriage encompasses.
By Hayley Lewis4 min read
According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research, the share of young and middle-aged Americans who have cohabited has doubled in the past 25 years. Today, the vast majority (66%) of married couples have lived together before they walk down the aisle.