Thoughts on Coping with Life

There has been much controversy over the concept of cohabitation before marriage and whether or not this facilitates a happier relationship or increases the likelihood of divorce. Many critics report that cohabitating leads more to break-ups than partner satisfaction due to the lack of a true commitment to hold the couple together. Once thought to be detrimental, studies now show that cohabitation can actually decrease the probability of divorce (in certain instances) and the article below supports this data. Personally, while I believe that statistics are relevant and interesting, what's more so is understanding who you are, what works for you and why you do what you do. Take a look at the article and decide for yourself...

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Story?id=5472617&page=2