IRELAND: After the Church of England released its first guide on happy marriage, the number of Irish couples seeking counseling is skyrocketing.
UNITED KINGDOM: With wedding prices averaging £15,000-20,000 (about $22,000-$30-000), the marriage rate has fallen 2.7 percent since 2006.
RUSSIA: Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the social structure is facing a meltdown that shows no sign of abating. Births are off 40 percent, there are 8 divorces for every 10 marriages, and 45% of couples choose cohabitation.
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