Or not. Wealthier couples are four times more likely to get married than couples from a poorer background and it seems that new figures highlight that there is ‘an alarming widening of the marriage gap between rich and poor’
The report - released by the Marriage Foundation said ‘other social indicators, such as education and housing status, also reflected the stark difference in marriage levels among the most privileged compared to the less well off.’
Harry Benson, Research Director of the Marriage Foundation, said: 'People who get married are thinking about the future and, unfortunately, if you’re poor it’s hard to lift your head above the grindstone and plan ahead.’
I know a mixture of both married and unmarried couples that are doing fine and also struggling in their respective relationships - it’s hard to make a general comment - everyone is different when it comes to this subject matter. But it is a shame if some couples aren't able to seriously think about marriage purely down to the financial aspect of it all.
To read the full article click on the link to The Telegraph here.
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