The marriage gap describes observed economic and political disparities between those who are married and those who are single. The marriage gap can be compared to, and should not be confused with, the gender gap.

Politics and marriage

As part of the marriage gap, unmarried people are "considerably more liberal" than married people. With little variation between professed moderates, married people respond to be conservative 9 percent more, and single people respond to be liberal 10 percent more. Married people tend to hold political opinions that differ from those of people who have never married.

Party affiliation in the United States

In the U.S., being a married woman is correlated with a higher level of support for the Republican Party, and being single with the Democratic Party. There's no significant difference between married people. Thirty-two percent of married people call themselves Republicans and 31 percent say they are Democrats, while among single people, 19 percent are Republicans and 38 percent Democrats. The difference is most striking between married and single women. Married women respond as being Republicans 15 percent more; single women respond as being Democrats 11 percent more.

Political issues

The marriage gap is evident on a range of political issues in the United States:

  • same-sex marriage, 11% more married people favor Constitutional amendments disallowing it
  • abortion, 14% more married people favor completely banning it
  • school vouchers, 3% more married people favor them

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Mon Feb 15 11:40:20 2010

what is the ideal time gap for marriage after you realise you are madly in love with her?
Q. I love this woman, she is much more than just and love and dreams to me, she is the meaning of my life. I understand she also feels the same about me. But we live in different countries, how long should we wait before tieing the holy knot? As far as my opinion is concerned, I donot wanna run into the relation, but feel so loving for her, that i donot wanna live for a single day now without her. Is it the right time?
Asked by Brave Heart - Sat Apr 14 13:31:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Well, braveheart I am so happy for you. I think that you should do it whenever your heart tells you it is the right time. Our hearts and minds tell us when it is time. You sound so in love, that I am overwhelmed with joy for you. I can think of no other more deserving than you. She is a very lucky woman indeed to have you,this wonderful man love her. She will say yes to you, and you will finally have the love, peace, and fulfillment that you deserve to have. Congratulations. I hope that you are happy together for eternity. Blessings
Answered by unknown - Sat Apr 14 15:44:37 2007

Age Gap for Marriage?
Q. What is the minimum age gap for better married life
Asked by anoop g - Wed Jan 7 01:36:48 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say 2 to 6 should be a good one.
Answered by Jane - Wed Jan 7 01:43:53 2009

why there is always age gap between girl and boy during marriage?
Q. am going to get married and my parents is looking for a girl of age 21-22. am 25. why cant be 24-25 girl. why always girls have been choosen younger then boys.
Asked by aro_manish - Thu May 4 06:07:16 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. if ever i get marry with my present boyfren its gonna be something shocking for my frens and family because im 26 and my boyfren wants to marry me and guess how old is he? 19 years old...
Answered by Cinderella - Thu May 4 06:15:55 2006

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