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Another important consideration is the increasing educational attainment among women. Statistics reveal a clear trend: marriages where women possess a college degree are significantly less prone to divorce. From the 1980s to the 1990s, the divorce rate among women with four-year degrees was nearly halved, compared to those without, indicating how education directly influences relationship success.
Changing Social Norms
The hosts also explore shifting societal norms around marriage. Today, there is greater acceptance of diverse paths, allowing for more non-traditional arrangements, such as cohabitation or same-sex unions. This evolving understanding underscores a broader cultural shift away from the once universally accepted idea that marriage is obligatory.