Get ready to say “I do” to 25 surprising marriage facts that will make you fall in love with the institution all over again. From the science behind a happy marriage to the cultural traditions that shape our unions, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating world of matrimony. Whether you’re a newlywed or have been married for years, these facts will provide valuable insight into the joys and challenges of marriage. So, grab your partner’s hand, cozy up, and join us on this heartwarming journey as we uncover these 25 marriage facts that will make you believe in happily ever after!
1-5 Fun Facts About Marriage
1. The average married couple has s#x 68.5 times a year, which is slightly more than once a week.
2. 75% of people who marry their partners from an affair eventually end up divorcing.
3. The word “bride” comes from an old proto-germanic word meaning “to cook.”
4. People who have commutes lasting over 45 minutes are 40% more likely to get divorced.
5. In France, it is legally possible to marry a dead person.
6-10 Crazy Facts About Marriage
6. A man in India married a dog as an act of atonement.
7. A 99-year-old man divorced his 96-year-old wife after 77 years of marriage because he discovered an affair she had in the 1940s.
8. In 2007, a woman named Erika La Tour Eiffel “married” the Eiffel Tower.
9. Research has found that couples who spend more money on their wedding tend to have higher divorce rates.
10. A survey conducted in 2013 found that 74% of young Indians prefer arranged marriages over free-choice marriages.
11-15 Insane Facts About Marriage
11. In Ethiopia, approximately 69% of marriages occur through abduction.
12. In Vietnam, individuals must obtain a Certificate of Good Mental Health from a doctor before being permitted to marry.
13. Interracial marriage was banned in the United States for a significant portion of its history, from 1776 to 1967.
14. There are approximately 100 divorces every hour in the United States.
15. In 1960, 59% of American adults aged 18-29 were married, whereas today only 20% are married.
16-20 Facts About Marriage
16. Manhattan is the most expensive place in the United States to get married, with an average wedding cost of over US$80,000.
17. From 1907 to 1922, women who were U.S. citizens lost their citizenship if they married foreigners.
18. A UK survey found that more than half of couples do not consummate their marriage on their wedding night, often due to the groom being too drunk.
19. In about half of the U.S. states, a person can be sued for breaking off an engagement.
20. Marriage researcher John Gottman found that people in successful marriages spend an average of 5 more hours per week together and talking.
21-25 Interesting Facts About Marriage
21. A woman who won a $1.3 million lottery hid it from her husband and immediately divorced him to avoid giving him half, but he found out after the divorce and sued her. Due to a Family Code statute, the judge ordered her to give him 100% of the winnings.
22. Research suggests that the happiest marriages are those where the wife can calm down quickly after arguments.
23. In 2011, a woman in France sued her husband and won $15,000 for not providing enough s#x during their marriage.
24. When Russell Brand and Katy Perry divorced, Russell was eligible to claim half of the $44 million she earned during their marriage, but he declined.
25. In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was considered a marriage proposal.
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