Audio: The Wedding Is Just the Icing on the Cake

Public Education Campaign Highlights the Ups and Downs of Marriage

WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than half (49 percent) of U.S.
households are now composed of married couples, with or without children. And,
today's young adults have a much lower chance for enjoying a healthy marriage
than earlier generations. However, a nationally-representative survey found
that young adults not only aspire to be married but they plan to be married
for life. How will they do it when they very likely are unprepared for this
life-long commitment?

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The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC) has launched a public
education campaign featuring public service announcements (PSAs) that provide
young people with the recognition that weddings and the early stages of a
relationship are exciting, but to build a lifetime relationship takes work.

"We have found that when talking with young adults, they are hungry for
information about improving their relationships -- they just don't know where
to look," said Mary Myrick, NHMRC Program Director. "Each PSA encourages young
people -- or anyone planning a lifelong commitment -- to visit TwoOfUs.org to
obtain information and resources for any relationship challenge they may be
facing."

Specifically, The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center's TwoOfUs.org
supports couples at every stage of their relationships by providing proven
tips and tools, as well as local resources for those who may need more
assistance.

"Perhaps even more important is the site's interactive community environment,"
adds Myrick. "You can receive and share ideas from your peers, as well as
marriage experts."

Visit www.TwoOfUs.org for more information.

Established in 2006, the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center is a
clearinghouse that provides high quality, balanced, and timely information and
resources on healthy marriage and relationships. NHMRC is primarily funded by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children
and Families.

The national survey referenced above was conducted by TRU. This quantitative
survey of 3,600 young adults, aged 18 to 30, found that 82 percent of young
adults aspire to be married and believe that a healthy marriage is within
reach.

Further, the #1 reason to take get married is "love," (87 percent) followed
closely by "lifelong commitment" (72 percent). Only 31% saw "having children"
as a reason to get married.

SOURCE National Healthy Marriage Resource Center

Ellen Holman, +1-405-496-7908, ellen.holman@publicstrategies.com