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Divorce increased as social mores changed and it became significantly destigmatized and increasingly socially acceptable. Prior to this social shift, many were under pressure to stay in situations they may not have otherwise chosen to stay in, had there been social acceptance of exiting. Increases in numbers of women across socioeconomic groups continuing their education and being better able to support themselves in professional careers post-1960s contributed as well. In eras where far fewer women, esp. in middle class and lower socioeconomic groups, were as highly educated, leaving a marriage nearly guaranteed significantly increased financial instability, due to much lower earning power.
My grandmother divorced an abusive husband in the early 1950s. She was an anomaly. Many women of her era felt that they had no option but to tolerate and stay in such situations (and others, that, while not necessarily abusive, were not appealing situations). She was poor and uneducated and had two small children, and even tolerated infidelity to a point, which she regretted. When she got hit, she got out. Many women of her time did not.
It does seem like as attained education increases the probability of divorce decreases. Furthermore, women of lower degrees still marry while women of higher degrees are less likely to marry a man of lower education. Similarly, a man of higher degree is more likely to get married than a man of lower degree. Kinda sounds like the whole age thing too... women prefer older men prefer younger.
Why do you think the divorce rate has increased co much for the past 50 years and do you think it will go down? Does divorce adversely affect people growing up? Do you think it is normal for both parents to be working full time? Just wondering what the point of getting married is anymore
Because no-fault divorce was instituted. People can now have do-it-yourself divorces; just file papers, and they're done. Nobody has to put up with a bad or toxic or potentially lethal situation anymore.
Is it "normal" for both parents to be working full time? What does that have to do with divorce? That's a separate topic, for a separate thread. Is it normal, globally speaking? Yes, absolutely. But that's irrelevant. What's more relevant is that in today's USA, it's pretty well necessary for most people. But this is off-topic.
On the other hand individuals who believe in a God .........
Doesn't matter if you believe or not. You have to respect the person your Married too, and treat her/him with the same respect you require, because you dedicated your lives to each other. If you screw it up, your not treating God like dirt, your treating you partner, that you promised yourself too, like dirt. Its your bad.
I do believe the busy lifestyle (dual income family) we lead has contributed to divorce. Some families don't even have dinner together anymore. However, I don't think it is main reason for the higher divorce rate.
When my wife and I started our healing process, I pulled from savings and hired a house cleaner, laundry service, and baby sitter (very expensive). For a few weeks, we would have quite a bit of time to have a reasonable dinner and really talk about us. It helped tremendously. We couldn't afford to do it long term however we do have our 1-2 hours daily to have dinner and continue our talks.. I believe we have made progress.
I wouldn't underestimate the importance of keeping a family together by making time to spend life together.
Less people getting married now equals less divorce. The actual divorce rate will remain high. Women like to marry for money much more now.
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