The INSIDER Summary: A survey found that people are waiting longer in their relationships to get married. The average couple is waiting 4.9 years, according to the survey. It also found that a big majority of couples felt like marriage was something that they wanted to do, instead of feeling pressured. The institution of marriage has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but now it seems people are putting more thought into the union.
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You'll be shocked at how long the average couple waits before getting married
People are waiting longer than ever before to tie the knot, according to a new survey. And it's way longer than you think.
A recent study found that not only are people getting married even later in life than ever before, but the average couple is also dating for a longer time before getting married.
The survey, which included
Marriages are becoming stronger than ever, relationships happier and more committed than ever, and couples more independent and consensual in their decisions than ever," Shephard said in a release.
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While people should be married when they feel the time is right, it is heartening to see that people are taking their commitment seriously and feeling more confident about their decisions.
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