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Report: Churchgoing Catholic Couples Report Higher Happiness
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In Short: However, the report found that Catholic parents of larger families, specifically those with three or more children, reported lower happiness in their marriages.
According to a report published by the Institute for Family Studies on September 25, churchgoing Catholic couples are happier and more sexually satisfied than their peers.
Wilcox, the author of the report, highlighted that among churchgoers, 55% of Catholics and 45% of Protestants report satisfaction with their sex lives, compared to 45% of nominal Catholics, 35% of nominal Protestants, and 40% of those with no religious affiliation.
The report also noted a 'faith-family paradox' where the role of faith, marriage, and family life has diminished since the 1970s, with Catholic weddings declining by 74% since 1970.
Churchgoing couples reportedly have more frequent sex and higher sexual satisfaction compared to their secular counterparts.
Wilcox emphasized that Catholics and Protestants who believe in the permanence of marriage are more likely to be sexually satisfied, with a 60% versus 46% difference among Catholics and a smaller difference among Protestants.
However, the report found that Catholic parents of larger families, specifically those with three or more children, reported lower happiness in their marriages.
Wilcox concluded that couples who adhere to traditional Catholic teachings on marital permanence and openness to life are most likely to be both happily married and sexually satisfied.
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