Marriage is a complicated institution, with many different variables that change over time. There are no right or wrong answers to which types of marriage are more successful when deciding on whether or not to marry. This article will take a look at the differences in marital success among various demographics, and will evaluate the evidence for each.
What marriage is more successful: A longitudinal study
A longitudinal study of over one thousand married couples found that the average pregnancy rate increased by 20% in the first year of marriage, however it drops off to almost nothing after six years.
A longitudinal study was conducted on over 6,000 married couples and it found that those who had a happy marriage enjoyed approximately a tenfold increase in life expectancy. This is compared to single people who only enjoy a three-fold increase in life expectancy.
Three years ago, a team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara decided to find out the answer to this question. They set out to study 72 couples who were married for three years and then followed them for five years. The results revealed that when couples had successful marriages during the first three years, they tended to have more success in their marriage through the fifth year than those who did not enjoy successful marriages during the first three years.
Recommendations to increase your odds of a long-term, healthy marriage
If a marriage is to succeed and be long-lasting, the couple must work together. In order for the marriage to be sustainable, both partners need to make sacrifices in their own lives for the sake of the relationship. The most important things a couple can do is respect each other, accept each other’s faults and weaknesses, be loyal to one another and always put the relationship before anything else. If you’re struggling with maintaining your commitment, please consider reading this blog post.
If you want to be in a healthy, long-term marriage, there are things you can do. The best thing you can do is to do your homework before getting married and make sure you know each other well. Learn about your partner’s values, desires, and needs. If you both want a happy marriage, try to be up front with each other about what’s going on in your lives. Set boundaries for one another so that everyone knows what they’re responsible for and what they should focus on.
Is it better to marry young?
A study by the University of New Hampshire and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the US found that people who marry at a young age are more likely to have a successful marriage. The research also revealed that people who marry later on tend to be less happy. This is mostly attributed to parents leaving their children, breaking up, etc. as well as financial instability when they’re older.
Conclusion
A study conducted by a social psychologist showed that the marriage between a high-achieving woman and a high-achieving man was more successful than that of a lower-achieving woman with a high-achiever man. High achievers are better at seeing their goals met, which leads to less conflict in the marriage.
