Understanding Common Reasons for Divorces

For some, divorces are a part of life. Knowing this, however, doesn’t make them any less overwhelming or emotionally trying. Recent metrics from the Department of Social Development and other institutions have shown “a steady increase in divorce” across the country and changes to traditional nuclear family models.

Many legal experts have also illuminated increasing divorces since the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. So, why are so many people undergoing divorces? Here, we explore several common reasons that seem to motivate a divorce.

• Different Priorities:

  Different priorities can be a huge source of conflict in any relationship. Oftentimes, one partner wants to focus on the family or the prospect of having children, and the other doesn’t feel ready or wants to focus on their career. These differences can cause huge tensions and, if left unresolved, lead to divorce.

• Parental Responsibilities:

  Major issues can surface if there is a lack of successful co-parenting within the marriage or differing ideas on how children should be raised. Sometimes one parent will form a stronger alliance with the children, alienating one parent which, in turn, erodes the marriage and family unit. Over time, if not dealt with, this can lead to the breakdown of the partnership and subsequent divorce.

• Financial Concerns:

  Financial stress and troubles can cause a lot of anxiety within a marriage. While it might not be the only reason for the breakdown of a marriage, it can cause a great deal of tension. Furthermore, Forbes notes that “conflicting money styles” can be hugely detrimental to couples, especially if one tends to save and one tends to spend.

• Lack of Communication:

  No relationship can survive without proper communication. Communication, or a lack thereof, can include all sorts of topics, including finances, children, education, intimacy, religion, household expectations, and more. A lack of communication can lead to conflict and, if left unresolved divorce

• Abuse:

  Physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse is a huge contributor to divorce. A study by the University of Denver found that this abuse usually occurred slowly and escalated over time. It was often followed by bouts of remorse, making it difficult for the abuse survivor to leave. Over time, instances of abuse can lead to divorce.

• Marriage infidelity:

  The Denver study found infidelity a “critical turning point in a deteriorating relationship.” For many people, this was seen as the final straw and led to their divorces.

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