The data shows a decline in marriage rates during the pandemic in 2020 but a subsequent increase in 2022, reaching 6.2 marriages per 1,000 people. Lockdowns prompted couples to reevaluate relationships, leading to intentional decisions and potentially lower divorce rates, which were 2.4 per 1,000 in 2022. The shift towards companionate marriages, focusing on friendship and long-term stability, is noted as a recent trend in partner selection, reflecting changes in relationship dynamics over the past two decades.
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