Listed below are the factors that make a successful marriage, versus those that make a failed one. As expected, living together before marriage increases your risks of being divorced, as does getting married at a young age.
The data come from more than 15 different studies.
* Factors in a Good Marriage
| Factor | Success | Failure |
| Age | Over 20-years-old | Under 20-years-old |
| Values/Backgrounds | Similar | Different |
| Education | College | High School |
| Cohabitation | None or once | Twice or more |
| Family of Origin | Intact | Divorced |
– Rich Deems, “Is Living Together Before Marriage a Good Idea?”, www.godandscience.org.
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