Male Couples Stay Together Longer Than Many People Think
Male same-sex couples have higher long-term relationship stability than female same-sex couples, supported by communication, shared values, and income-equality effects.
Drinking more than your partner could be a 'warning sign' for marriage
Couples with similar alcohol consumption patterns have higher marital satisfaction and stability; mismatched drinking—especially a heavy-drinking wife with a light-drinking husband—predicts lower satisfaction.
Steady, low-conflict long-term relationships often reflect secure commitment rather than stagnation, shown by joint future planning and practical steps toward shared goals.