After living together for a year without any long-term commitment to their relationship,Sylvia and Yefim have decided to marry.Research on premarital cohabitation most strongly suggests that
A) they have more positive attitudes toward the institution of marriage than the average couple.
B) their marriage will have a higher-than-average probability of being successful.
C) most of their college friends and acquaintances have viewed their cohabitation negatively.
D) their marriage will have a higher-than-average probability of ending in divorce.

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Research on premarital cohabitation consistently shows that couples who live together before marriage have a higher likelihood of divorcing than those who do not. This may be due in part to factors such as the normalization of breaking up, lower levels of commitment, and a lack of social support for the relationship. This means that Sylvia and Yefim, who have lived together without a long-term commitment, are at higher risk for divorce than couples who have not cohabited.

After Living Together for a Year Without Any Long-Term Commitment