marriage trends

Marriage rates are up and divorce rates are down, new data shows

Marriage rates are up and divorce rates are down, new data shows. This statement may seem contradictory at first glance, but when we delve deeper into the reasons behind this trend, it starts to make more sense. The traditional narrative of high divorce rates and failed marriages seems to be changing, and as someone who has witnessed the impact of divorce in my own life, I find this shift quite intriguing.

The data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics paints an interesting picture. While the marriage rate took a dip in 2020, possibly due to the uncertainties brought on by the pandemic, it began to climb back up in the following years.… Continue reading