3043: Two's Company. But Is It Necessarily Bad Company? by Dr. Timothy Loving with Luvze on Romantic Relationships

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Episode 3043:

Dr. Timothy Loving takes a closer look at research on cohabitation and argues that the data are more nuanced than they first appear. By examining the role of relationship length, children, and other important factors, he suggests that living together is not inherently harmful and that intentional commitment may matter more than cohabitation itself.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/twos-company-but-is-it-necessarily-bad-company/

Quotes to ponder:

“If you’re asking because you’re worried about compatibility issues, then you might want to hold off.”

“Put another way, couples that live together engage in more negative communication tactics slightly more than do those that do not live together.”

“Why do we care about analyses with control variables that account for other factors? Well, because relationships are complex, a lot of factors (all working together) influence any particular outcome.”

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