It’s because men want to marry when they feel they have enough money to be the primary breadwinner (i.e. can cover food and shelter). In the singles groups I’m in that point is usually when a man can afford a starter house. They are married within 6 months after they reach that financial point.
If we make the basics affordable again marriage will start happening again.
My college sociology professor specialized in looking at Victorian statistics and using them to demonstrate that the statistics from the 1950’s that were often used as the norm were actually an outlier. Average age for men marrying was 35 if I recall. In the 1950’s a man could get a factory job straight out of high school that would be family supporting.
"God is at work, even in waiting. James 1 tells us trials—even unwanted ones—grow endurance."
Good reminder...
If I could like this ten thousand times I would! Well said. Thanks for the clarity, courage, and common sense.
It’s because men want to marry when they feel they have enough money to be the primary breadwinner (i.e. can cover food and shelter). In the singles groups I’m in that point is usually when a man can afford a starter house. They are married within 6 months after they reach that financial point.
If we make the basics affordable again marriage will start happening again.
My college sociology professor specialized in looking at Victorian statistics and using them to demonstrate that the statistics from the 1950’s that were often used as the norm were actually an outlier. Average age for men marrying was 35 if I recall. In the 1950’s a man could get a factory job straight out of high school that would be family supporting.
WOW, I needed this so much!! Excellent article and I agree with every single thing you touched on in it! THANK YOU!! 🙏
To God be the glory! ✝️