Which statement is true about cohabitation?

A) Engagement at the start of cohabitation is on the rise, while cohabitation is declining.
B) Couples who marry without cohabiting are at slightly greater risk of divorce than cohabiters.
C) Trends suggest that contemporary cohabitation is more often serving as preparation for marriage.
D) Premarital cohabitation before age 25 is associated with reduced readiness to forge a committed bond.


Answer: D

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