Question

What factors have contributed to a fifty percent divorce rate in the United States? How can this problem be solved?

Answer 1

Factors contributing to divorce in United States

• Communication Problems
  • In marriage, a certain level of problem solving is required. Couples with communication problems refuse to share the problem with the spouse.
  • Eventually individuals stop discussing personal issues, and eventually head towards divorce
• Finance
  • Money is the root of all evils and cause of all the arguments
  • In marriage, a difference in spending and saving habits becomes the cause of misunderstanding and poor communication
• Infidelity
  • Very few relationships can survive the impact of fidelity
  • The partner feels like a captive in a non existent relationship and it eventually results in divorce
• Commitment
  • When one person is more committed to the relationship, it is bound to die
  • Commitment ensures sacrifices which are required for any healthy relationship.
• Addiction
  • Alcohol and Drug addiction does not go well in marriage
  • Living with an addict can be difficult and painful, hence many choose the path of divorce
• Sexual Incompatibility/ Child rearing
  • The sex drive is a powerful force and no sexual satisfaction can lead people to divorce.
  • Physical intimacy is an important part of romantic relationship.
  • Having a child and raising a child can also lead people towards divorce
• Job and Career
  • The desire to change jobs/ location has to be a mutual one
  • It could lead to adjustment issues and later resentment to divorce