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Are divorce rates spiking or declining in this time of the coronavirus pandemic?
The data is inconclusive. Although some media accounts had 2020 divorce rates rising, new data suggest thatâs an erroneous conclusion.
According to the Washington Post, the opposite may be true. In October, that newspaper published an American Family Survey that noted 34 percent of married men and women reported increased stress in their marriages due to the pandemic.
The survey also showed, however, that most married Americans believe their unions have gotten stronger, not weaker during this time. Of those surveyed, 51 percent said their commitment to marriage has deepened, with 58 percent saying the pandemic has made them appreciate their spouse more.
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