Marriage rates in the United States have fallen big time, and, with that decline, a lot of other indicators are going downhill as well.
Marriage is the best path for the young in terms of personal flourishing, economic stability, and happiness. The young singles drifting into their thirties often complain of loneliness as they suffer mental health issues more than their married contemporaries.
And the decline of marriages means a decline of families and of kids who grow up wit both parents in the home – a vital indicator of social stability.
And there are economic consequences as well. Read more here