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[Noel7]

The share of Americans living without a partner has increased, especially among young adults

The share of U.S. adults living without a spouse or partner climbed to 42% in 2017, up from 39% in 2007 – a trend seen particularly among young adults. Roughly six-in-ten adults younger than 35 are now living without a spouse or partner, up from 56% just 10 years ago.

Pew Research Center

[DiAnne]

My grandchildern at 29 and 30.  Are single and living alone.  I haven't heard any complaints from either one.  

[Noel7]

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@DiAnne wrote:

My grandchildern at 29 and 30.  Are single and living alone.  I haven't heard any complaints from either one.  

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Yes, it's by choice so I don't think they're complaining. 

@DiAnne

[DiAnne]

@Noel7

I actually think it is a good thing.  They know they have options.

[Noel7]

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@DiAnne wrote:

@Noel7

I actually think it is a good thing.  They know they have options.

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@DiAnne

I do, too.  I can remember all the pressure to get married, and married young.  It was expected of us back in the day.  Horrible.

[Snowpuppy]

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@DiAnne wrote:

My grandchildern at 29 and 30.  Are single and living alone.  I haven't heard any complaints from either one.  

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The complaints I've heard from the young professional guys is that they are looking for someone to settle down with and can't find anyone who is much interested.

[Moonchilde]

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@Noel7 wrote:

The share of Americans living without a partner has increased, especially among young adults

The share of U.S. adults living without a spouse or partner climbed to 42% in 2017, up from 39% in 2007 – a trend seen particularly among young adults. Roughly six-in-ten adults younger than 35 are now living without a spouse or partner, up from 56% just 10 years ago.

Pew Research Center

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@Noel7, does this survey include those cohabiting but without Da Licence? 

I feel that actual, legal marriage has been on a steady decline since the 60s compared to the first half of the 20th C, judging by all I know, see and hear from friends, family, co-workers, the media, etc.

Marriage has become At Last for many, instead of At First and then divorce. Which, IMO, is a good thing. Similarly, women waiting to have a child until they’re mature and financially stable and/or in a stable relationship - so much better for the planned for, wanted children born either to a couple who will want and care for them equally, or a strong, financially stable mom.

I approve of both trends. JMO.

[Noel7]

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@Snowpuppy wrote:

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@DiAnne wrote:

My grandchildern at 29 and 30.  Are single and living alone.  I haven't heard any complaints from either one.  

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The complaints I've heard from the young professional guys is that they are looking for someone to settle down with and can't find anyone who is much interested.

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@Snowpuppy

From studies I've read over the past few years, that's it.  It's the women mostly who don't want to get married, especially when they are young.  A lot of women can support themselves and some don't want to have children.  Others are career oriented.

[Noel7]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

The share of Americans living without a partner has increased, especially among young adults

The share of U.S. adults living without a spouse or partner climbed to 42% in 2017, up from 39% in 2007 – a trend seen particularly among young adults. Roughly six-in-ten adults younger than 35 are now living without a spouse or partner, up from 56% just 10 years ago.

Pew Research Center

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@Noel7, does this survey include those cohabiting but without Da Licence? 

I feel that actual, legal marriage has been on a steady decline since the 60s compared to the first half of the 20th C, judging by all I know, see and hear from friends, family, co-workers, the media, etc.

Marriage has become At Last for many, instead of At First and then divorce. Which, IMO, is a good thing. Similarly, women waiting to have a child until they’re mature and financially stable and/or in a stable relationship - so much better for the planned for, wanted children born either to a couple who will want and care for them equally, or a strong, financially stable mom.

I approve of both trends. JMO.

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@Moonchilde

I think so:

"The share of U.S. adults living without a spouse or partner..."

I may try to track down more on the study.  My opening post is all that came in the email from Pew about it.

I agree with your comments and observations.

[Noel7]

@Moonchildeand others:

Here's a lot more on the study and data:

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/10/11/the-share-of-americans-living-without-a-partner-has-...