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Women In Their 20s Who Don't Live With Their Boyfriend Before Marriage Have Insanely Low Divorce Rates

It's more common than ever to see girlfriends and boyfriends move in together before they get married or even engaged. Most people believe this is the best way to test out the relationship and make sure your partner is marriage material.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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As common as cohabitation is, recent studies suggest that you might actually face a reduced risk of divorce if you choose not to live with your partner before marriage. Especially if you're in your 20s. More than 50,000 women participated in the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), and some of the results were eye-opening.