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Part of it. I was simply trying to point out that there are a number of pragmatic benefits to keeping sex inside of marriage. When you add "waiting until having sex makes better relationships" to "odds of divorce increase for couples that cohibit before marriage" I think the implications are fairly clear.
That makes no sense. Couples can delay their first sexual coupling *and* not cohhibit before marriage and still engage in pre-marital sex. You are making assumptions that those who delay sex and dont cohabitate do not engage in pre-marital sex, an assumption for which you have exactly zero evidence.
I think the reason why waiting long to have sex in a relationship improves the relationship is fairly obvious too.... if you wait to have sex, you have to find SOMETHING to do when you're together.... like oh, TALK to each other and actually get to know the person maybe. :mrgreen:
Again, delaying sex does not mean "no premarital sex". Again, you are making assumptions with no evidence
Really, my point was just that waiting until marriage and then keeping sex within the marriage only, is not only not insane, it has some distinct positives. I think it is a worthy ideal, even if it is one that a good many people can't or won't fulfill.
I know what your point is. My point, and Jredbarons', is that your evidence has nothing to do with your point.