Few
cohabiting heteros live together for the long haul — most break up or marry in about five years, with many seeing it as a cost - saving measure (one apartment is cheaper than two) more than a statement of their commitment to each other.
Few
cohabiting heteros live together for the long haul — most break up or marry in about five years, with many seeing it as a cost - saving measure (one apartment is cheaper than two) more than a statement of their commitment to each other.
Most
cohabiting hetero couples break up after around five years if they haven't transitioned into marriage.
As more chose to cohabit, they won't experience divorce but many won't avoid a breakup — 40 percent of
cohabiting hetero couples split within five years.
Married or not, a breakup is rarely pretty, and 40 percent of
cohabiting hetero couples split within five years.