Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing

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Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing

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Published on Apr 30, 2026, 2:11:47 PM
Total time: 00:50:20

Episode Description

There has been a lot of discussion in the recent years about the direction romance is heading. The marriage rate is lower than it was at the turn of the century, technology has shaped the way dating is measured, and people are embracing new forms of the practice.

Jessica Moorman, an associate professor of communication at Wayne State University, joined the show to discuss the state of today’s dating scene, how complicated it can be, and whether coupling should even be the goal.

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