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I would like to see marriage rates by age over time. Overwhelming amount of sex happens in marriage. If people are marrying less or marrying later, then I think
by vowelless 6y ago
I would like to see marriage rates by age over time. Overwhelming amount of sex happens in marriage. If people are marrying less or marrying later, then I think that will explain this trend almost completely.
If marriage rates are falling, I doubt it’s because of economic hardship (hundred years ago we had much worse financial outcome for people).
- sosuke 6y agoJust curious; do you have the reference for most sex happening in marriage?
- s5300 6y agoHoly crap haha. You're blind and living in a nice little bubble.
- lotsofpulp 6y ago> If marriage rates are falling, I doubt it’s because of economic hardship (hundred years ago we had much worse financial outcome for people). Absolute levels of economic hardship are not relevant. What matters is the lifestyle people are comparing themselves to, usually a minimum set to the quality of life that they had. With more volatility in labor market, and dual income households being a necessity to attain that minimum quality of life, I can certainly see a reason to not get into a relationship. I would opt against kids (and marriage as a result) if I didn’t think I could close to 100% provide for them and their healthcare/shelter/education in good areas.