Break up rate is similar in both heterosexual and same- sex marriages

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ANI Washington
Last Updated : Oct 07 2014 | 10:15 AM IST

A recently study establishes that break -up rate in heterosexual couples is similar to same-sex couples.

The findings come from a nationally representative survey of 3,009 couples (471 same-sex) who were followed between 2009 and 2013.

Dr. Michael J. Rosenfeld, author of the Journal of Marriage and Family study, said ''The marriage commitment is associated with a strong benefit in couple stability for both heterosexual couples and same-sex couples.

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First Published: Oct 07 2014 | 10:07 AM IST

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