Dating and Marriage

Although young people in Spain can start dating as early as 13, these relationships usually aren't long-term. Teenagers frequently gather and socialize in groups at school. Cafes, parks, and beaches are typical locations for social gatherings and romantic dates. People's interest in potential partners increases as they age. But it's possible for Spaniards to take a while before settling down in a relationship.

In urban regions, relationships might go for many years before being engaged. Some people may opt to stay in de facto relationships rather than being married. Consensual unions increased from 5.9% of all couples in 2001 to 14.5% of all marriages in 2011. Over the previous few decades, the average age of first marriage has progressively increased, reaching 33.2 years old in 2013. Additionally, more and more couples are choosing to wed in civil ceremonies as opposed to religious ones.

In 1981, Spain legalized divorce. Since then, religious perspectives on this issue have loosened. These days, divorce and remarriage are prevalent. The adult population in Spain was 56.5% married and 5.8% divorced as per the 2011 census. 2 In 2005, same-sex marriage became legal as well. Since then, almost 2 million same-sex marriages have been performed, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute.