I wonder how the divorce rate of the 5% compares to the rest. I know the couples who don't live together before marriage do much better than those that do.
Oh, I am sure they have a divorce rate that is bad too considerng the day and age, but I am willing to bet it is better than average by a mile. I do not trust this "poll" either. I don't think I would trust a Poll on the issue. The best way to measure is that of marriages lasting 50+ and then you may have a good measure. After all, they at least are most likely 1st marriages and by their years may have held the higher standard.
I just hope example and teaching will yeild that standard for my children. I neither trust in man or self but God for this. I do not give up hope either.
I know the couples who don't live together before marriage do much better..."
Lived with my husband almost two years before marriage. Married for 44 years. My son lived with his wife for 4 or 5 years before they married. Now together more than 10 years.