# Marriage by the Numbers

> Marriage by the Numbers is an educational platform that uses U.S. Census Bureau data, CDC/NCHS longitudinal research, and behavioral science to help people understand the real statistics behind lasting marriages.

## About
Marriage by the Numbers provides data-driven insights into love, commitment, and compatibility. The platform is built on 60+ years of demographic research and covers topics including marriage survival rates, divorce predictors, age and timing factors, income and education correlations, and behavioral compatibility science.

## Public Pages
- Home (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/) — Introduction to the platform, marriage rate history, and data-driven compatibility insights.
- Marriage Science Course (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/course) — Main landing page for the 10-module research-backed marriage education program.
- Research Briefing Membership (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/research-briefing) — Paid ongoing membership with one monthly email covering current marriage research, updated statistics, and approved anonymous member insights. Plans are $12 monthly or $99 annually, renewing until canceled. The membership is separate from lifetime course access.
- Course Curriculum (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/curriculum) — Overview of the 10-module research-backed course on marriage data and longevity.
- Knowledge Quiz (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/quiz) — A 10-question quiz testing knowledge of marriage and divorce statistics.
- Compatibility Quiz (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/compatibility) — 18-question research-backed assessment measuring couple alignment across 6 areas (Vision, Values, Money, Communication, Lifestyle, Intimacy). Also available at /compatibility-quiz and /is-he-right-for-you.
- Am I Ready? (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/am-i-ready) — Evidence-based Marriage Success Score assessment.
- Demographic Insights (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/demographic-insights) — Specialized report on marital patterns across racial, religious, and economic groups.
- Research Notes (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/blog) — Data-driven articles and research updates on marriage statistics. Includes category pages at /blog/categories/* and individual posts.
- Become an Affiliate (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/affiliate-signup) — Partner program for sharing relationship insights and earning commissions.
- Enrollment (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/checkout) — Registration page for the full data-driven course.

## Course Modules
- Module 1: Age and Marriage Success (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-1) — Exploring how timing shapes relationship longevity.
- Module 2: Education and Marriage (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-2) — Analyzing the link between educational attainment and marital outcomes.
- Module 3: Religion and Marriage (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-3) — Data on faith, religious practice, and marital stability.
- Module 4: Interracial and Cross-Cultural Couples (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-4) — Trends and unique factors in diverse marriages.
- Module 5: Economic Factors (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-5) — The role of income, debt, and class in modern marriage.
- Module 6: Communication and Conflict (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-6) — Predictive data on how speech patterns and repair attempts shape outcomes.
- Module 7: Intimacy and Physical Connection (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-7) — Research on how touch, closeness, and desire predict marital satisfaction.
- Module 8: What the Data Predicts (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-8) — Deep-dive lesson covering probability models and predictive frameworks.
- Module 9: Real Stories in the Data (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-9) — Sixty years of historical marriage trends and turning points.
- Module 10: Conclusions & Takeaways (https://marriagebythenumbers.com/module-10) — Turning data into a personal compatibility blueprint and relationship health checklist.

## Key Topics Covered
- U.S. marriage and divorce rate trends (1960–2022)
- Marriage survival curves for first, second, and third marriages
- Impact of education and income on marital stability
- Age at first marriage and divorce risk (the "Goldilocks Zone" of 25–32)
- Cohabitation patterns and pre-marriage factors
- Intimacy and physical connection's role in marital happiness
- Behavioral predictors: Gottman's research, communication styles
- Demographic patterns across regions, income groups, and education levels
- Multi-variable probability model for 20-year marriage success

## Contact
- Website: https://marriagebythenumbers.com