1 Wedding, 2 Spouses, 1,138 Marital Rights (part 2)
Families are trending away from marriage; in 1996, 56% of Americans were married and 3.7% were cohabiting unmarried. By 2023, the married share had dropped to 46% while cohabiting had risen to 9%. People now prioritize friendship and job satisfaction over marriage and parenthood. With fewer people opting for federal and state protections of marriage, […]