More and more children have shared residency after their parents break-up As many as 43 per cent of the children now live alternately with one or the other parent after a break-up.
Early relationships influence childbearing Childlessness is less likely if you have some cohabitation experience with a partner in an early relationship- but not too much.
Unmarried couples are no worse off psychologically The mental health of Norwegian cohabitants is equal to that of married couples. This contrasts with US research that indicates that such partners tend to be more depressed.