By Hailey Palmer and Alan J. Hawkins
The bottom line first: A recent study found that children born to less educated mothers were more likely to be exposed to cohabitation, which led to more family transitions throughout childhood and adverse effects. Researchers also recently found that couples who cohabited before marriage had significantly lower rates of breakup in the first year after marrying but higher divorce rates after that compared to married couples who never cohabited. Relationship educators may be able to play a role in reducing the potential negative effects of premarital cohabitation. Continue reading “Counteracting Negative Effects of Cohabitation for Couples and Children Through RE”