By Lori Lowe
It may seem that divorce is all around us, and I think that influences the number of people who consider marrying or staying married. The reality is the U.S. Census Bureau just reported that the divorce rate has dropped and the number of long-lasting marriages has risen. Most Americans marry once and remain married.
With headlines questioning whether marriage has lost its relevance, and with spotlights on the high-profile marriages that fail, it’s not surprising that we as Americans have an inaccurate picture of reality. Here are some of the recently reported census facts:
Seventy-seven percent of couples who have been married since 1990 reached their 10-year anniversaries. Fifty-five percent of all married couples have been married for at least 15 years. Thirty-five percent... More...
