For the first time in United States history, there are now more single households in the United States than married ones. The number has been falling for years and is now just below the 50% mark:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/10/...eb.1015wed.php
I first heard about this on NPR today.
What's your take? Is there a broad movement, as most believe, to wait longer to get married? Have people become disenchanted with the institution of marriage? What effect if any does the new economic reality women face have on this phenomenon?
I'll read a bit then post my thoughts.