Would You Marry the Same Person Again?

     It's said that human beings have restless (不安分的) hearts, but this month' s global survey (调查) suggests otherwise. On average,68 percent of the respondents (调查对象)in is countries would again say "I do" to their husbands or wives.  In the United States, Brazil, and Great Britain, respondents over 45 are more likely than younger people to feel satisfied with their choices. But in Canada, France, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Spain, it's the 45-and-unders who feel more happily matched.

Misgivings

   In the Philippines, where couples marry younger than in most nations, only 20% 0f those over age 45 say they'd stay with the same husband or wife.

Mismatched

   Malaysia is highest with men (48%) who would give up their marriage if given the chance. In Italy, however, 42% of wives would say goodbye to their husbands.

  So Happy Together

China             83%

Philippines       76%

Germany           73 %

Netherlands       73 %

Australia         72%

Spain             72%

Russia            71%

U. K.             66%

Brazil            65 %

Canada            63%

Italy             63 %

U.S.              63%

France            62%

India             62%

Malaysia          59%