A frequently cited statistic—that nearly half of marriages end in divorce in the United States—has an emotional pull on the intuitions of many, says scholarly writer D. Scott Trettenero.
Recent data suggests, however, that the 45- to 50-percent divorce rate is not presently accurate, as our divorces apparently have been lowering in numbers since the 1990s. Does this mean that we are becoming better with our relationships and making our marriages work?
There is an important caveat, Trettenero says, as a study from Pew Research Center shows that fewer people are getting married. In fact, it has been shown that around 50 percent of adults are married today, compared to 70 percent five decades ago.
Couples may be happier together with some basic understanding of themselves and their spouse.
