Recession Relations
Divorces are down, domestic violence is up, and so are memberships at on-line dating Web sites. How’s the recession affecting our relationships? Is it making it harder for couples to divorce for fear of economic uncertainty, or stoking our coupling instincts? Patt crunches the numbers.
Guests:
Diana Shepherd, marketing director for the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts; their survey conducted in May found the recession was delaying divorces and inspiring "creative divorce solutions" in living arrangements
Sam Yagan, CEO of the free dating Web site, OKCupid.com
Patricia Combs, family lawyer in Torrance, CA
- Patt Morrison for Friday, July 17, 2009
- Early Release: Good for the Budget, but Could it Harm Public Safety?
- An Unexpected Obstacle on Road to a Cancer Cure
- Recession Relations
- How Old is Too Old?
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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