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This article describes why cohabiation serves to weaken marriage if and when a couple actually does marry.

This article describes the negative effect of cohabitation on marriage and for the well-being of children.

This column summarizes the latest research on the negative effects of cohabitation on subsequent marriages. An array of data now shows many of the detrimental effects of cohabatation on family life and personal happiness.

This article relates finding from the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University on how non-college educated youths in the 20s view courtship and marriage. The culture is full of destructive attitudes and beliefs on seeking low commitment relationships instead of a marriage partner. the article discusses the motivations of young people in the current dating scene.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? "It is usually a good idea for a couple to live together before getting married in order to find out whether they really get along."