Couples staying married longer, financial barriers suspected

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:03

Couples are remaining married for longer before separating, according to new data.

Recent marriages are less likely to end in divorce within the first 10 years compared to those from the 1980s and 1990s. The Independent reports that financial constraints may be preventing some couples from divorcing, suggesting less romantic reasons behind the apparent improvement in marriage longevity.

How it is being reported

• Couples are staying married longer before getting divorced, new research showsThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 14:13
• Couples staying married longer because they can’t afford to get divorced, data showsThe Independent · 23 Sept, 11:49

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