<p>Originally aired on Jason&apos;s <a href='https://youwinninglife.buzzsprout.com/'>You Winning Life Podcast</a>, this episode is a must listen to anyone trying to build a healthy relationship.<br/><br/>Premarital cohabitation has consistently been found to be associated with increased risk for divorce and marital distress in the United States. Two explanations for this &quot;cohabitation effect&quot; are discussed: selection and experience. We present an empirically based view of how the experience of cohabitation may increase risk for rela-tionship distress or divorce for some people beyond what is accounted for by selection. Specifically, using a commit-ment framework, we suggest that some couples who otherwise would not have married end up married because of the inertia of cohabitation.<br/><br/>Leading researcher Dr. Scott Stanley discusses concerns over the patterns of contemporary relationships that most impact a couple&apos;s long-term commitment: Sliding through major transitions before making clear Decisions about what they want for the future.<br/><br/>Dr. Scott Stanley, Research Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, presents his definitions and suggestions for building and sustaining a dedicated commitment in a relationship.<br/><br/><a href='http://slidingvsdeciding.blogspot.com/'>http://slidingvsdeciding.blogspot.com</a><br/>Twitter: <a href='https://www.twitter.com/DecideOrSlide'>https://www.twitter.com/DecideOrSlide</a><br/><br/>Want to connect more or work with us?<br/>Follow us on IG!<br/><a href='https://instagram.com/havewegotamatchforyou'>@havewegotamatchforyou</a><br/><a href='https://instagram.com/chavashaulov'>@chavashaulov</a><br/><a href='https://instagram.com/youwinninglife'>@youwinninglife</a><br/><br/>And check out our websites:<br/><a href='https://www.chavashulov.com/'>www.chavashulov.com</a><br/><a href='https://www.thefamilyroomsfl.com/'>www.thefamilyroomsfl.com</a></p>