Married adults are generally more satisfied with various aspects of their relationship

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4. How married and cohabiting adults see their relationships

Married adults are generally more satisfied with various aspects of their relationship

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4. How married and cohabiting adults see their relationships
Men and women are more satisfied with the way household chores are divided when their spouse or partner does more or when both share it equally
Women and men have different perceptions of division of labor at home
Most married or cohabiting adults say family members see their spouse or partner as part of the family
Among those who are married, about eight-in-ten say their spouse is the person they feel closest to
At least two-thirds of those who are married have a great deal of trust in their spouse to be faithful, act in their best interest and always tell them the truth
Married adults are generally more satisfied with various aspects of their relationship
About half of cohabiters who are engaged or in a very serious relationship say things are going very well
Married adults have a more positive view of how things are going in their relationship

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