It’s been a year of engagements and tying the knot for some of the biggest pop stars in the world, like Charli XCX, Lana Del Ray, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. And despite it being one of the oldest and most traditional ways to commit to a partner - research shows young people are more keen on getting wed than the generation before us. We hear how you feel about marriage, and whether it’s something you still wanna do.
SHOW NOTES:
The Australian Institute of Family Studies -Marriage stats in Australia:
https://aifs.gov.au/research/facts-and-figures/marriages-australia-2024
Breaking Down the Budget: What Are the Average Wedding Costs in Australia?:
Clem Ford: Marriage is an inherently misogynistic institution – so why do women agree to it?
Esther Perel - The 100 year evolution of the couple:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcXQA8BOKxw
Defacto Couples:
https://www.lawhub.vla.vic.gov.au/de-facto-relationships
What Percentage Of Marriages End In Divorce in Australia? A Complete 2025 Guide
https://www.avokahlegal.com.au/what-percentage-of-marriages-end-in-divorce-australia/
Why exactly are people still getting married?
https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/people-still-marrying/
Wedding industry stats
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-wedding-services-market-report
What Is Marriage?
https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/what-is-marriage/
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