Figures compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics also show that couples who cohabit before marriage and remain married more than ten years are twice as likely eventually to obtain a divorce.
Tervishoiustatistika keskuse toodud arvud osutavad ka sellele, et enne abiellumist vabaabielu elanud paarid, kes on abielus rohkem kui kümme aastat, lähevad viimaks kaks korda tõenäolisemalt lahku.