"Another reason," he added, "is that many young adults see religion as force for reaction — against gay rights, abortion, etc. — and don't wish to affiliate with a religious tradition they see as out of touch."
Americans less Christian, more 'unaffiliated,' survey finds →
"Soul mate" couples are often happy at first, because they have intense emotional and personal connections, said W. Bradford Wilcox, lead author of the article in the Sept. 1 issue of Social Science Research.
Hopeless romantics yearn for soul mates →
