Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. What's that worth to you these days, and has it changed over the decades? HPR's contributing editor Neal Milner takes the Long View on the benefits of marriage.
We ponder the institution of marriage as we spring into spring and prepare to head into summer — popular times to tie the knot!
Further reading:
- "There are real health benefits to getting married—even later in life” by Daryl Austin from National Geographic (subscription required)
This interview aired on The Conversation on April 3, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
