Breakup rate is similar in both heterosexual and same- sex marriages

Washington: A recently study establishes that break -up rate in heterosexual couples is similar to same-sex couples.

The findings come from a nationally representative survey of 3,009 couples (471 same-sex) who were followed between 2009 and 2013.

Dr. Michael J. Rosenfeld, author of the Journal of Marriage and Family study, said ‘‘the marriage commitment is associated with a strong benefit in couple stability for both heterosexual couples and same-sex couples."Washington: A recently study establishes that break -up rate in heterosexual couples is similar to same-sex couples.

The findings come from a nationally representative survey of 3,009 couples (471 same-sex) who were followed between 2009 and 2013.

Dr. Michael J. Rosenfeld, author of the Journal of Marriage and Family study, said ‘‘the marriage commitment is associated with a strong benefit in couple stability for both heterosexual couples and same-sex couples."