Forty years ago, couples who lived together before they got married had a higher incidence of divorce. Because the practice has become so widespread, with 60% of couples living together before the wedding, living together has ceased to be a predictor of divorce – if the couple is engaged when they move in together. If no commitment was made, the likelihood of a long-term relationship (15 years or more) decreased sharply. However, a number of factors play into that statistic, including the couples’ family histories, attitudes toward commitment, and level of education. Not surprisingly, the attitudes and expectations of each couple have a profound impact on the relationship.Read the entire article here: Move-in Before Marriage No Longer Predicts Divorce