Dating
Why do people date?
One study found that people who had divorced parents
Why?
Length of Courtship
more than 2 years
Length of Engagement
Cohabitation
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COHABITATION
Types of Cohabitation Relationships
Who cohabitates?
COHABITATION AND SATISFACTION IN MARRIAGE
HOW MUCH HIGHER DIVORCE RATE
Why higher div. Rate?
4) or cohab has something inherently negative in it that CAUSES more negative marriages
OTHER TIDBITS
Effect on family
Happiness
Who does housework?
Why people cohabitate
If living together doesn’t work, then what does?
Living Together Questionnaire Results
Section D: Have lived with someone in the past
Would you consider living with a future partner without being married?
Classified Ads
Examples of Classified Ads
Rank order of Desirable Qualities in Date and in Spouse for 1,135 College Students
Sincere , genuine
Most important Qualities for a spouse
Mature/responsible
The Services of Complete Marriages
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