Glossary

involuntary stable (permanent) singles	Never-marrieds and previously marrieds who wanted to marry, who have not found a mate, and who have more or less accepted being single.



involuntary temporary singles	Never-marrieds and previously marrieds who have actively been seeking a mate but have not found one.



voluntary stable (permanent) singles	Never-marrieds and previously marrieds who choose to be single.



voluntary temporary singles	Never-marrieds and previously marrieds who are not opposed to the idea of marriage but are not currently seeking mates.

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