47% of Americans agreed that the pandemic deepened their commitment to their spouse or partner while only 9% disagreed.

That’s according to the 6th annual American Family Survey at Brigham Young University.

The survey of 3,000 American adults also reveals only 13% of those surveyed say the pandemic made them question the strength of their relationship.

Boyd Matheson, Deseret News Opinion Editor said American families have revealed that despite the turmoil of this year, they are resilient. “The pandemic is not destroying American families. In fact, it’s making them stronger. More than half (56%) of those surveyed have said the pandemic has made spouses appreciate their partner more. Only 1 in 10 disagreed.”