Not surprisingly, California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Nevada were the top five states, respectively, for marriages in 1996.
Hope springs eternal.
Divorce isn't forever. In 1970, the median age for marriage for women was 20.8 years, and for men, 23.2 years. Yankelovich's survey of some 2,500 Gen Xers shows that those who are still single are planning to enjoy themselves, while those who are married are nesting with a vengeance. Fifty-eight percent of single Xers say their social life is a high priority, compared to only 38 percent of married Xers. Some 61 percent of singles feel it's vital to keep up on media trends, compared to 49 percent of their married friends.