4 Reasons Millennials Are Not Marrying

The percentages of the millennial generation not marrying and living together instead are higher then any previous generation. We here at WhereToElope.com have found four main reasons for this trend: marriage as the capstone instead of the starting point, financial, religious, and underlying fear. Let’s look at the 4 reasons millennials are not marrying.

1. Capstone

Millennials who hold a college degree, and purchased a home, marry at a higher rate than those with high school diplomas or less. Millennials who hold a high school diploma believe marriage is what you do after you have succeeded in work and purchased a home. Their actions belie the thought that they are waiting for everything. A higher percentage of Millennials (67%) are living together without the benefit of marriage. They want to be together, just not married. What was once considered the starting point, “Marriage”, has become the Capstone of success. The truth is marriage helps success happen. Eloping is a good starting point, and it costs 90% less than a traditional wedding.

2. Financial

Financial security is a first priority to Millennials. The affluence of the 90’s, and financial uncertainties of today create this perceived need. Financial success is more consistently attained in a marriage situation than in cohabitation. Start on the road to financial success with a trip to an Officiant, in your hometown, or schedule a destination elopement during a trip or vacation you have been planning.

3. Religious Nones

Millennials are the generation of, Nones: not affiliated with a particular religion, or are agnostic, possibly atheist. Living together breaks none of their rules. The correlation between health and marriage is real. Are you concerned about your health? Start planning an elopement. WhereToElope.com is the easiest way to just married!, and a place to explore elopement destination and elopement packages that will fit your personal beliefs.

4. Underlying Fear

If you’re a Millennial, know that you will make mistakes; but you will also make good choices. If you have been living with your significant other and you have weathered some storms, begin to start your elopement checklist today. And be a student of your spouse the rest of your life.

Please share your thoughts on these four reasons on why Millennials are not Marrying by leaving a comment below.

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