Interesting Social Trend: Lower Divorce Rate?

There’s so much going on in technology, I find it useful to keep a keen eye on social trends, so this one
caught my eye:

Divorce rate hits 37 year low

Sure, between 1981 and 1995, it seemed like EVERYBODY was doing it, but according to the Associated Press, divorce rates have dropped to 1970 levels.

What’s the reason? Well, some people are staying married through thick and thin, but the rate of cohabitation ("shackin’ up") has also increased. I guess one way to avoid divorce is never to get married.

Does this that the blended family is likely to be around in the future, or are we returning to more "traditional" structures?