Survey Overview O-net, a marriage consultation agency, surveyed 608 married men and women (302 men, 306 women) aged 25-34 nationwide regarding the circumstances under which they decided to marry.

Key Findings 1. The decisive factor for marriage is 'being natural.' 2. Marriage is built on small steps, not just events. 3. Over half of the couples entered the marriage registry within one year of deciding. 4. Approximately half of the married respondents felt the timing was 'just right.'

Reasons for the Decision 'Being natural together' was the most common response for both genders (44.4% for men, 36.3% for women), followed by 'a sense of security for the future.' Men tend to value the 'natural flow' of the relationship, whereas women emphasize the 'sincerity' of their partner.

Triggers for the Decision For both genders, 'there was no specific trigger' (23.8% for men, 30.4% for women) was the top answer. Cohabitation, long-term dating, and friends' marriages also played roles. Men were more influenced by work-related changes, while women were more influenced by age and life events such as pregnancy and childbirth.

Time from Decision to Marriage 'Six months to less than one year' (25.7%) was the most frequent response, with 50.7% of all couples registering their marriage within one year of their decision.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Survey