The bad news is, marriage and childbearing are at historic lows.
But there is good news also: Those who choose marriage become better off financially, happier and report more fulfilled lives. If they have children and a religious faith, they are happier still.
Hannah Hiester, CatholicVote
Joanna Weiss, Politico
Anna Kaladish Reynolds, The Federalist
Who Cheats More? The Demographics of Infidelity in America
Male Sexlessness is Rising But Not for the Reasons Incels Claim
Slow But Sure: Does the Timing of Sex During Dating Matter?
Counterintuitive Trends in the Link Between Premarital Sex and Marital Stability
The U.S. Divorce Rate Has Hit a 50-Year Low
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