Why are remarriage rates lower today than they were in the 1960s?
A) Divorced people tend to have a series of short relationships instead of getting remarried.
B) There has been an increase in cohabitation among unmarried couples.
C) Divorce rates have dropped slightly.
D) People tend to divorce at later ages, so they are less likely to remarry.
E) Marriage licenses are more difficult to obtain today.

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There has been an increase in cohabitation among unmarried couples, which may take the place of remarriage for some divorced individuals.

Answer: A and D 
 Divorced people tend to have a series of short relationships instead of getting remarried, and people tend to divorce at later ages, so they are less likely to remarry. Both factors contribute to lower remarriage rates.

Answer: C and E are incorrect 
 Divorce rates have actually increased since the 1960s, so C is not a valid explanation. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that marriage licenses are more difficult to obtain today, so E is also an incorrect answer.

Why Are Remarriage Rates Lower Today Than They Were in the 1960s