Despite the promiscuous messages found in TV, music, and movies, the prospect of lifelong partnership and marriage is more important to young Americans than having sex according to research by Youthography.

Among Americans aged 14-29:

• 77.8% viewed “having a lifelong partner” as important
• 64.2% viewed “getting married” as important
• 46.1% viewed “having sex” as important

Consider it proof that American young people are serious about learning how to have a healthy marriage and relationships. If you preach it, they will listen.

[via Ypulse]