What's Up With Declining Marriage Rates? |10/20/22

It's a Deep Dive Thursday on the program and today Andrew and Pat are tackling the topic of marriage. We're seeing a record number of weddings in 2022, yet a declining percentage of people getting married and staying married. Also, people are waiting far longer in life to get married. What gives? Why? Is it culture, is it changing demographics and life expectancy?

Also, what gives on divorce in 2022?

Average Age of Marriage: https://www.brides.com/what-is-the-average-age-of-marriage-in-the-u-s-4685727

Divorce Stats: https://hernorm.com/marriage-and-divorce-statistics/

Mortality Stats: https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2016/1/25/mortality-in-the-united-states-past-present-and-future#:~:text=In%201900%2C%20one%20in%2040,period%2C%20from%2047%20to%2079.

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