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Never Marrieds
If you’ve ever had your mother, or maybe an elderly aunt, utter the dreaded question, "So, are you ever going to get married" You might be part of a hot new statistic.
So-called "never-marrieds" are one of the fastest-growing groups in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Singles constitute more than 40 percent of the adult population, and 10 percent of all adults will never marry, according to 2000 census statistics.
In less than 30 years, the number of people who have never walked down the aisle has more than doubled, as the median age of marriage has reached a historic high: 25 years for women, and 27 years for men.
Why is America becoming more and more a nation of singles
"People are being more demanding. It’s a soul mate or nothing, when a generation ago, less than half the people said something similar to that," relationship therapist Laura Berman told Good Morning America.
In a 1965
A. The comfort of these "urban tribes" may delay marriage.
B. They don’t rule marriage out.
C. There may be some good news for those who wait.
D. They will never get married.