[Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service
Abstract
Despite today’s high divorce rate, one out of five first marriages
lasts 50 years. Such long-lasting relationships are a
contemporary phenomenon. Consider this: At the end of the 19th
century, the average length of marriage when one spouse died
was about 28 years. Now it's over 43 years!Published January 1996. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
