<p>I think much like the Op, I suspect marriages now are likely to be more stable if the people are older. Notice the many examples of people marrying young say “we’re married 21 yrs, we’re married 30 yrs”, etc? Those examples do not show that marrying young now is good or bad. Those that met in 1965, 1970, 1975, dated then married, are not a valid comparison to those who may meet in 2010. More traveling, more freedoms, more opportunities and more challenges now than ever before.</p>
<p>To say my Grampa at 18 married a girl 16 50 yrs ago is a nice story, but it does not relate to what the Op is asking about. I am in agreement with Northstar’s post 17. I doubt the findings have changed if the survey were done today.</p>