Why are divorce rates so high these days?

Question

compared to the early 1900s - 70s, why are the rates so high in the past few decades?

Answer 1

...because it's very profitable.

Answer 2

I agree with you. I think it more has to do with the fact that 50+ years ago women did not have any of the rights they have today. When you were married they dealt with whatever the situation was because the husband brought home the money and the wife took care of the house. If the husband cheated, she had to think about what she was going to do. Divorce was frowned upon and church was a VERY big deal to families back then. As women were given more rights and started to work and contribute to the family income, they started to realize how important they are to the family dynamic because not only did they work, but they ALSO kept up the household and kids. Divorce was more accepted after the women's movement because they realized they didnt have to stay unhappy in a loveless marriage or accept the big problems their predecessors had to accept like infidelity, abuse and the like. Now, women know their value and realize they can do anything a man can do and more. People never go into a marriage with divorce in mind, but when you marry young your chances of divorce are much higher. I think you will start to see a decline in divorces within the next 5 years as people are getting married in their mid-late 30's and 40's rather than as teenagers or early-mid 20's I do agree that people are more selfish but I dont think divorce is the result. I think if you are married and you try to make it a good one and the one partner doesn't contribute as much, you are doomed. You need 100% on both sides. If you are giving 100% and the other party 50% or less, why stay married. It is more scarring to a child to deal with parents who fight every night than to deal with divorced parents and step parents.

Answer 3

Because the government took something religious and turned it into a profit. for 1000's of years, people were married under their religion and had to go through counseling and compatability tests to insure the sancity of marriage. These days, anyone with $50 and ticket to Vegas can get "married" in the face of the U.S government. Want to get divorced? Just give the government more money and your out. Either way, they make more money and the word "marriage" gets pushed into the gutter. Thats why most religious people are anti-gay marriage. Because the goverments are changing the defintion of something that was created for religious reasons to help protect families into something they can tax and make money off of with no thought of keeping it alive. Thats why people these days are a lot less worried about getting married, because its so easy to get a divorce. People see it as just another step in a relationship rather than the serious decision it should be. How many girls do you know that just want to get married so they can show off a ring and don't really think about what that ring means, just what it looks like and how much it costs.

Answer 4

As a marriage and family counselor, divorce rates are much higher than in years past because people are not considering the long term decision that marriage is about. Also people marry for money, sex, stability, or other superficial and wavering reasons and when a problem arises, they feel it is easier to split than to work it out. Also people marry with the intent of using a person for their "good years" and moving on when they are bored. Simply put, most people are content leaving a marriage because what they started out with usually isn't love.

Answer 5

I think that couples give up too easy. Instead of working through their problems they get divorced. It's almost like divorce has become the norm. Everyone seems to be doing it these days. I think people don't take commitment seriously anymore. I mean what happened to the vows, richer or poorer, sickness and health? Do they mean nothing? It's really sad I think. Marriage isn't always easy that's for sure, but working through issues makes your marriage so much stronger.

Answer 6

I think that the reasoning behind the 50% divorce rate is that it has become more acceptable. Just 50 years ago it was looked down upon and almost social suicide to get a divorce. Additionally, some religions had laws against it which could banish you from that religion. Now, society is more ready to 'forgive' or understand a failed marriage.

Answer 7

Divorce rates in America are actually down compared the last few decades. In fact, they are at the lowest they've been since 1970.

Answer 8

media keeps convincing young teenagers to get married young and marry only knowing your partner for less than a year. Not to mention, monogamy has been a problem for many people and many don't believe in that stuff. Also, money problem has never been higher with increase fees nowadays with luxury expenses and irresponsible impulse purchases. Debt is one of the leading cases of divorse and people unable to handle their money problem just separate. Back in the 1900s and stuff, money wasn't too much of a problem because people just make it with what they had. Movies also make marriage seem too easy and so until people actually get married, they realize that it's not as easy as it seems in the media.

Answer 9

That's easy...some people in relationships do not having staying power. At the first sign of trouble, they give up. Also, more people today are not afraid to cheat on their spouses. It's sad, but true. Not to mention that getting a divorce is easier than it's ever been.

Answer 10

Satan is working really hard in these last days to tear the family apart. It is easier to meet people on the net and replace your spouse if they tick you off. Instead of working out your problems, people just get rid of them and get new ones. There is one religion that I know of that marries for eternity, not "till death do you part" like most people. They have a tendency to look at the eternal prespective of their problems. (They don't worry sweat the small stuff like most people) and in turn they don't have the divorce rate that the rest of the country has.

Answer 11

because people are marring too fast and not taking the time to get to know each other and not everyone requires counseling before marriage and it's easier to get a divorce and quit then to stick it out and work on it and some people don't want to put in the time and effort it takes to make a marriage work