Millennials are always being blamed for something. And when we’re not being blamed, we’re compared to our predecessors, the baby boomers. You may have seen articles blaming millennials for ruining the napkin or cereal industry, but this time the millennials are fixing something?maybe. Is it possible millennials are doing the whole marriage thing better than our forebears" Most millennials grew up with baby boomer parents as their marriage example, but this young group is taking the lead and causing us to question: why aren?t many millennials getting divorced"

The Numbers

Divorce rates are decreasing by a rate of about 18% at the moment and are projected to decline even further. Although you may be shocked by this news, the numbers have been decreasing since 2008, according to a University of Maryland study. Back when baby boomer marriages were new, the divorce rate was steadily climbing. It’s possible that the combination of committing to marriage at a young age and a changing cultural world drove a wedge between baby boomer couples and led to an increase in divorce. Well, there?s a new generation in town, and we?re here to stay married.
The Why

So why aren?t millennials getting divorced and how do we maintain this good track record" University of Maryland Sociology Professor Philip Cohen did the analysis and came up with the numbers. He thinks a longer wait time could be the cause. Baby boomers may have felt the pressure to follow i...