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The ‘Two Year Rule’ that ends relationship lockdown

When we are finally released from house arrest and given our freedom back, one group of people can breathe a particular sigh of relief. Couples who have been thrown together for the duration of lockdown have a one-off opportunity to call it a day. For those whose relationship wasn’t turning into happily ever after, the […]

Commit or Quit – The Two Year Rule and Other Rules for Romance

COMMIT OR QUIT – THE TWO YEAR RULE AND OTHER RULES FOR ROMANCE Harry Benson’s new book on cohabiting and commitment Available from Amazon of course or at a discount direct from us … Commit or Quit – The Two Year Rule and Other Rules for Romance 1 copy £6.00 GBP2 copies £12.00 GBP3 copies […]

Family breakdown costs £50bn a year

When couples split up, families move from one to two households. Poverty is a common outcome that affects children. Six out of ten lone parents are supported by the state compared to one out of ten couple parents. That's where most of the £50bn is spent.

UK Among highest family breakdown in Europe

Five years ago, the UK had the highest rate of family breakdown in Europe. We're not doing as badly today, but only because of big falls in divorce rates. Alas there's no sign of a similar improvement among cohabitees

Lower Divorce Rates – Higher Lone Parents

Divorce rates have plummeted over the past 3 decades, but the number of lone parents has doubled in the same period. Why?... Because unmarried parents make up only one in five cohabiting parents but are responsible for one half of all family breakdown.

Stability is found in Marriage

Whereas stability is the norm if parents are married (75% stay together), it is the exception if they are not (30% stay together). As a result, among parents of teens who are still together as a couple, nine out of ten are married

Single Most Important Factor

The single most important factor in a child’s healthy development is the stable relationship of the parents. Our groundbreaking research shows that family breakdown is the #1 predictor of teenage mental health problems.

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The ‘Two Year Rule’ that ends relationship lockdown

Commit or Quit – The Two Year Rule and Other Rules for Romance

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