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November 5, 2019

Key findings on marriage and cohabitation in the U.S.

Wide acceptance of cohabitation, even as many Americans see societal benefits in marriage

Wide acceptance of cohabitation, even as many Americans see societal benefits in marriage

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Key findings on marriage and cohabitation in the U.S.
It’s now more common to have cohabited than to have married
Wide acceptance of cohabitation, even as many Americans see societal benefits in marriage
Married adults have a more positive view of how things are going in their relationship
Non-engaged cohabiters with no college experience less likely to see cohabitation as a step toward marriage
Reasons for marriage and cohabitation differ considerably on some dimensions
Many cohabiters cite finances as a reason why they are not engaged or married to their partner
About two-thirds favor allowing unmarried couples to have the same legal rights as married couples