There are certain things that predict a long and happy marriage.
Recent research cited in a blog post in Psyblog has identified four factors that are associated with long and happy marriages.
These are:
1. Fewer sexual partners before marriage, especially for women. Why? It is suggested that the more sexual experience one has, the greater one’s awareness of potentially greener pastures out there!
2. Committing to marriage before moving in together. This prevents “sliding” through relationship transitions without conscious decision and without ritual. Sliding can be dangerous to relationships as it tends to erode commitment.
3. Invite more than 150 guests to your wedding. This may prove expensive, but research findings indicate that big weddings tend to be associated with happier marriages on the long-term!
4. Waiting until after marriage to have children.
The research cited in this article states that only 3% of college educated couples who had children before marriage went on to have a good marriage!
I don’t know about you, but I found these findings to be thought-provoking and potentially really important for prospective spouses!
Reference:http://www.spring.org.uk/2014/08/new-study-affirms-4-very-old-fashioned-guidelines-for-a-good-marriage.php