How Long Does The Average Marriage Last?

The average length of a marriage has been steadily falling over the last twenty years. In 1980 couples could expect to be married for an average of 37 years; today the figure is just 24 years.

Similarly, divorce rates have been climbing drastically. The UK now has one of the highest divorce rates in Europe, with two in five marriages not standing the test of time. Despite this, however, marriage is still by far the most popular choice amongst the British population: 95% of women and 90% of men will be married by the age of 50.

Although the number of divorces continues to rise, the reasons seem to remain fairly steady. The primary reason given for the break-up of a marriage is an extra-marital affair, although last year's figures from a survey of UK marital lawyers showed that family strains and abuse, both mental and physical, have risen drastically as the reason cited.

Well it certainly isn't like it was in the old days when our grandparents or parents were married. They stayed married. Now marriages end in divorce over the craziest things. People just do not want to put forth the effort. I would say the average marriage is lasting up to 10 years. There are so many studies with so many different results, it really just comes down to the couple.

I'll say at least 4 to 8 years

I say 2 years now a days everyone wants everyone and sex is a must nomatter where it comes from

What is "Average" in this society? I'm working on 22 years with my husband and it's been a lot of work. Most people in America shy away from work due to vulnerabilities and other internal factors that keep them from taking the road to self repair. Not all marriages are meant to be. It's a quick emotional fix for a lot of people. The real fix is the daily work on ourselves with the true support of someone sticking by your side.

In reality, Marriage will last if anyone truly wants it to work. The vows are "For better or For worse"  IF DIVORCE WAS NOT AN OPTION WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

I guess there is this chemical in your brain that makes you attracted to some one, a hormone rather, and after 2 to 5 years it fades away. Maybe it's true. Because it does get so much harder to deal with your spouse after that time.

I'm guessing until death parts 2 people

About 15 years if they are strong
2 year if they are abused

About 8 years. 

Well if it is a average marriage it should be able to last as long as the two people who got married want to stay together

With one in every two marriages ending in divorce in America & Family Court being the busiest, but most under-funded area of our legal system, I'd say your 'average' marriage lasts as long as a New York minute. But I'm a pessimist.

Patty: "What is "Average" in this society?".
Do you not understand the term average? It does not mean normal.
It means the sum of years of all marriages, divided by the number of marriages.
It's strictly objective. What is average cannot be argued. ;)

Average...now that's funny!! I would guess to say until the NEW wears off.....unfortunately.

About at least 50 years

The divorce rate IS 50% in America.   But that is far from all the facts.   Check out this page to get the full story:
www.divorcerate.org
Most of the facts presented on this page are depressing.   Makes one almost not want to get married.    Yes, Yes,--I know-- "I you feel that way, maybe you shouldn't get married."   Believe me, I'm not planning on it.   They say MEN don't know how to commit.   That is NOT always the case.

The average marriage last about 2 years if not 1 and a half years

I think it really all depends on the couple .
Some last and some don't .

Depending on the love between the husband and wife

50% of marriages in the U.S. DO NOT end in divorce. People really need to stop quoting that over and over.   It's never been accurate. Try doing a little research before just parroting everything.   Cripes.

I don't know,because I am unmarried.

10 years

Marriage is about completing each other forever.

It lasts 8 years.