Breathe
By Fátima Masse
Today is Valentine's Day, the cheesiest day of the year. A date to celebrate love in all its forms, at least that's what marketing tells us. However, it is also a good occasion to reflect, with data, on the economic impact of love.
In Mexico, most adults like to formalize our love to the extent of living with the person we love, especially in the most productive stage of our lives. In particular, seven out of 10 people between the ages of 30 and 59 -the age at which the economic participation rate is highest- have a partner, either because they are married (48%) or live in a common-law relationship (22%)[1].
Love leads us to make decisions that are transcendental to all areas of our lives.A relationship that begins with longing and passion ultimately has an impact on the way we allocate our time. However, in today's society, women and men live a completely different experience that sets the course of their professional careers.
