More people are marrying older

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According to the Pew Research Center, more people are waiting to marry when they're older. 71 percent of people 18 years or older were married as opposed to only about 50 percent who are married today. Age, career and values can affect this. Camille Requiestas spoke to dating experts and counselors to see why.

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