When a couple makes the decision to wed, most of them truly believe it will be for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, the high rate of divorce in this country attests to the fact that this is simply not the case. There are many reasons why couples decide to call it quits. According to national statistics, more than 20 percent of couples will have divorced or separated in the first five years of their marriage. For those couples who make it to the two-decade mark, more than 50 percent have ended their relationship.
Multiple studies show that there are reasons couples cite as the cause of their breakup that tend to show up over and over again. The following are some of the main causes of divorce that people say drove them apart.
Cheating
Infidelity is one of the biggest issues that cause a spouse to file for divorce. And it is not just physical affairs that can signify the end of a marriage. Many spouses cite emotional affairs as just as damaging to their relationship as physical ones. With the popularity of social media, many people are reconnecting with old loves or meeting new people online, which has caused a significant spike in the number of marriages shattered by cheating.
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