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Marriage & Cohabitation

MYTHBUSTERS

5 Common Myths about Cohabitation

"By living together we can see how we'll get along once we are married."

FACT: Cohabitation increases the acceptance of divorce. The longer people live together, the less enthusiastic they become toward marriage.

"We will be happier."

FACT: Unmarried couples who live together are 3x's more likely to be depressed than married couples.

"We won't feel tied down."

FACT: Cohabitating individuals report lower levels of happiness, lower levels of sexual faithfulness and satisfaction, and have less financial stability than married couples

“If we live together first, we’ll be less likely to end up in divorce.”

FACT: Those who live together before marriage, once they get married are 2x's more likely to get a divorce.

“But we are committed to each other—that’s why we’re moving in!”

FACT: Commitment is more than just sharing living space. It is a deep and lasting bond that says “no matter what, I’m sticking with you.” 1 out 2 cohabitating relationships lasts no longer than a year. For those who view living together as a “trial marriage,” 90% will break up within five years.

Those who are really committed are willing to show it by going for that “piece of paper.”

"By living together we can see how we'll get along once we are married."
FACT: Cohabitation increases the acceptance of divorce. The longer people live together, the less enthusiastic they become toward marriage.
			"We will be happier."
FACT: Unmarried couples who live together are 3x's more likely to be depressed than married couples.
"We won't feel tied down."
FACT: Cohabitating individuals report lower levels of happiness, lower levels of sexual faithfulness and satisfaction, and have less financial stability than married couples
			“If we live together first, we’ll be less likely to end up in divorce.”
FACT: Those who live together before marriage, once they get married are 2x's more likely to get a divorce.
“But we are committed to each other—that’s why we’re moving in!”
FACT: Commitment is more than just sharing living space. It is a deep and lasting bond that says “no matter what, I’m sticking with you.” 1 out 2 cohabitating relationships lasts no longer than a year. For those who view living together as a “trial marriage,” 90% will break up within five years.
*Those who are really committed are willing to show it by going for that “piece of paper.”*