Marriage
Posted: Tue 2005 Jan 18 14:39 EST
More men are delaying marriage. In 1970, the median age of first marriage for men was 23. Today it’s almost 27, and college-educated men wait a year or two longer. Most men, however, are married for the first time by age 30.
There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the fact that more people choose to marry after they finish school and establish themselves professionally. In previous decades, marriage was something you did concurrent with these activities. And let’s not underestimate the loosening of social mores that used to require marriage before sex and cohabitation. Now it’s acceptable to try on relationships and living arrangements without the necessity of wedlock.
Who’s Heading to the Altar?
Unmarried men who were raised in intact families (54%) and men who regularly attend religious services (55%) are more likely to be ready to wed than other men. Finding the right person will motivate 54% of men to marry.
The study also found that men who have cohabitated once are more likely to believe that their most important personal goal is marriage. Guys who have never lived with a partner or who have lived with several partners are less likely to feel that way.
Fun Fact: More than half of marriages today are between people who lived together first.
Who’s Holding Off?[/size]
Of the single men surveyed, 74% say they wanted to be free to have fun at this stage in their lives. A deeper look at the data, however, shows that work and finances also play an important role:
* 46% say their work schedules make it tough to date much
* 47% don’t want to marry until they own a home
* 40% postpone marriage until they can afford a “nice” wedding
Fun Fact: The ability to play the field was only a factor for 36% of men polled.
Who’s Running for His Life?
Some 22% of single guys surveyed admitted that while they had no problem with the idea of marriage for some people, it wasn’t something they’d do. These guys feel their biggest concern after marriage would be their loss of personal freedom. Additionally – and probably to no one’s surprise – these fellows believe that bachelors have better sex lives than their married counterparts (52% vs. 31%).
Fun Fact: The men least likely to marry are also the men most likely to mistrust women to be honest about past relationships (60% vs. 39%).
So, gals, when you’re out there looking for Mr. Right, keep these statistics in mind. They might help you make better decisions about the men you attract – and the men you avoid.
lol I think they forgot about 4%-45% of time spend on FFXI =x
There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the fact that more people choose to marry after they finish school and establish themselves professionally. In previous decades, marriage was something you did concurrent with these activities. And let’s not underestimate the loosening of social mores that used to require marriage before sex and cohabitation. Now it’s acceptable to try on relationships and living arrangements without the necessity of wedlock.
Who’s Heading to the Altar?
Unmarried men who were raised in intact families (54%) and men who regularly attend religious services (55%) are more likely to be ready to wed than other men. Finding the right person will motivate 54% of men to marry.
The study also found that men who have cohabitated once are more likely to believe that their most important personal goal is marriage. Guys who have never lived with a partner or who have lived with several partners are less likely to feel that way.
Fun Fact: More than half of marriages today are between people who lived together first.
Who’s Holding Off?[/size]
Of the single men surveyed, 74% say they wanted to be free to have fun at this stage in their lives. A deeper look at the data, however, shows that work and finances also play an important role:
* 46% say their work schedules make it tough to date much
* 47% don’t want to marry until they own a home
* 40% postpone marriage until they can afford a “nice” wedding
Fun Fact: The ability to play the field was only a factor for 36% of men polled.
Who’s Running for His Life?
Some 22% of single guys surveyed admitted that while they had no problem with the idea of marriage for some people, it wasn’t something they’d do. These guys feel their biggest concern after marriage would be their loss of personal freedom. Additionally – and probably to no one’s surprise – these fellows believe that bachelors have better sex lives than their married counterparts (52% vs. 31%).
Fun Fact: The men least likely to marry are also the men most likely to mistrust women to be honest about past relationships (60% vs. 39%).
So, gals, when you’re out there looking for Mr. Right, keep these statistics in mind. They might help you make better decisions about the men you attract – and the men you avoid.
lol I think they forgot about 4%-45% of time spend on FFXI =x