Do you think marriage rates will go up during the time of COVID19?

I have read that domestic violence was on the rise. Must be all that togetherness…
Less marriage, more divorce is my guess.

There will be a new baby boom.

In regards to marriage, I think younger people, kids who watched this and saw the effects on their parents, will be more selective about choosing a partner than generations before.

I think there will be a shift in current relationships, but not necessarily in the number of divorces. I think people who want to keep their relationships viable will work through methods for spending time apart, and together.

I’m not sure there will be any change, or notable change regarding extended families.

I believe this is the ideal time to present voters with a tax increase to finance schools and educators. Many parents are having a better understanding of the value of a good teacher.

Considering domestic violence rates have increased significantly , I just can’t imagine marriage rates will rise.

More animals are being adopted! That makes me happy.

@chyna Our Chihuahua passed a few months back. I have been looking on the rescue sites lately and they get new homes immediately.

I do think marriage situations are being tested right now, especially with all of the added stress on the economy and staying at home. There will be both a baby boom and a divorce boom.

I have a niece who is to get married on May 31st. They’ve been planning for a year and a half. I’m trying to help her not to stress….. :(.
Other than weddings that we’re planned before this hit, I can’t think of any reason Covid19 would affect marriage rates.

This is what I can report from the U.K.: Weddings do not seem to be on the rise; there are several ads a day on local FB regarding who to contact for domestic abuse.

People will question what it is they really wanted before the pandemic

But they can’t get married if the court houses are closed.

I thought marriage would go up. If people are lonely during COVID19 safer at home orders, maybe that would incentivize people to get married if there continues to be a threat. At least you have that one person you are willing to take risks with, company, and if someone gets sick the legal rights that come with being married. It will be harder to meet people if crowds are kept down, so that is one problem to getting married, but also incentive to stay with who you are already dating.

I think marital abuse, which was brought up a lot above, probably has even more to do with financial difficulties if out of work, or risks being taken at work, abuses at work, rather than being home, being home might be part of it. People out of work are stressed. People in the service industries are being abused by their workplace.

I don’t think there will be more divorces in total though.

I think there will be lots of babies born in the next 8–9 months, because of the initial safer at home orders, and then I think it will die down people will be more and more reluctant to bring a life into this world at this time.

People will be more reluctant to put their parents in nursing homes.

People will more and more work from home, so having an office at home or even two will be more popular. Add in a room or guest house for elderly parent.

Land to feel free to go outside and be safe, but not so remote you are far from medical care.

@Dutchess_III NY now allows online marriage ceremonies, maybe other cities and states do too.

Those were my guesses, but it was interesting to see everyone else’s ideas about it.

For those who are sheltering in place with a boyfriend or girlfriend, this would be the ultimate test of whether or not they can get along.

If there is a weakness in the relationship, whether a new relationship or an established, long term relationship of decades, this would be the ultimate test.

Someone in my family is in Florida with a new boyfriend, which is probably a good test of how well they get along and how compatible they are. The advantage of a place where you can get out daily is that it gives each person a break from the other.

I’ve never been married but I feel and have always felt that the best house would be a house with two wings, and each person has their own wing with bedroom and bathroom, and in the middle would be a communal living and dining area and kitchen. That way, they can visit each other’s bedrooms if they want, or stay separate, and they can meet in the living room and kitchen or if they want to be separate, they can eat in their own bedroom area and watch TV in their own area if they wanted to.

@jca2 A lot of married people I know are sleeping in separate rooms right now in case one gets infected both hopefully won’t be.

Marriage has nothing to do with living together. Rick and I were together, and lived together, for 4 years before we got married.

@Dutchess_III One of the reasons people get married is the legal protections and during the time of a pandemic it seems to me people might be more inclined to think about those things.

Legal protections like what?

All the protection gay people fought for.

The spouse is next of kin in a medical emergency to make decisions for the other.

The spouse inherits without any taxation.

The spouse receives any death benefits that spouses are eligible for like pensions, SS, etc.

The spouse would be eligible for health insurance as a dependent if one spouse works (some companies allow unmarried SOs to participate some don’t).

If you plan to have children the father automatically has paternal rights if they are married.

Oh stop already.

^^What? You asked why people might get married. That’s why comedian Joy Behar got married after being with her SO over 20 years. Health decisions, inheritance, etc. The gay marriage movement made it more clear to her the legal reasons to do it.

That’s why a lot of military personnel get married, so they get benefits for their spouse. It’s nothing new.

Young adults who aren’t in the military might not think so technically about it, except for the making babies part. Most states give an unwed father zero rights unless he petitions/fights for them, but the state will hold him financially responsible.

I understand the legal benefits of getting married. Those are the reasons I got married. But the virus isn’t going to prompt people to get married.

I agree with @Dutchess_lll.

I know enough couples that could/should marry that won’t just because of COVID-19.

The news reports a drop in divorce right now, but guesses are that it is only because of costs, and having nowhere to go if they do split.

@Patty_Melt I think in some states maybe they couldn’t file.

Where I live there are plenty of places to move to right now. They halted renting out vacation homes, but I guess that will start back up soon.

If anything it’s preventing marriages. My niece had a wedding date of May 30th set for over a year. In the last week it’s been changed twice, bless her heart.

^^That’s upsetting. I can’t imagine all the planning and waiting, and then it all falls apart.

They’re doing OK. It’s now set for June 13. Their venue is being wonderful. Everyone has their backs.

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@Dutchess_lll I just heard about a relative whose wedding this weekend had to be massively downgraded to just their parents. The massive wedding that was planned has been rescheduled for next year, when the couple will renew their vows.

I think my niece’s wedding should go off as planned just a couple weeks late.
Fingers crossed.

@Dutchess_III Is it a lot of people coming to the wedding?

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Yes @JLeslie. Some planned to fly in from all over the country. My Dad’s wife, who lives in Florida, has already cancelled.

Our friends had to postpone their wedding. And we just heard that the groom’s father is on a ventilator and terminal. They may do a virtual ceremony so his father can see them get married. :(

Oh…but to answer the question. Lower divorce rates for now while SIP is still in effect. And higher divorce rates after its lifted. Probably more kids too.

One of my friends suggested that the divorce rate will be down for now because where would one spouse go if they left? Probably hard to find an apartment and move with the virus going on.

@jca2 l was hoping that my flight from the UK back to the US would be delayed, but it is not the case. The connecting flight from Atlanta to the home town was bumped up. I’m assuming it is due to the amount of time needed to process passengers due to Corona Virus.