Nine in 10 British newlyweds have lived together before their wedding day, a new survey has suggested. For past generations, cohabiting prior to marriage was frowned upon by some, but 92% of recently wed adults asked said they had done so, with one third of those cohabiting for one to two years. In contrast only 10% of married couples shared a home together before tying the knot a quarter of a century ago.
The survey by online relationship site eHarmony.co.uk polled 505 married adults of 25 years or more, and 530 married adults of one year or less. It found it was more common today for couples to separate at some point during their relationship, then get back together at a later stage and marry.
Half (50%) of the newlyweds surveyed had spent some time "on a break" from their partner before going on to wed, compared with only 20% of those married 25 years ago. More than a third (38%) of newlyweds said they were already raising a child together, compared with just 9% of past newlyweds who had children before they got married.
Both sets of adults polled agreed the most important thing to achieve before their wedding day was financial stability.
Dr Gian Gonzaga of eHarmony.co.uk said: "Whilst a lot has changed in the journey couples take to marriage, one thing remains true. It is important to take the time to understand if you and your partner will be compatible across the long haul."
Of course that is important. But does living together before marriage deliver that understanding?
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