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Marriages take a lot of hard work, but even then there is no guarantee of success. Divorce rates may not be quite as high as they once were, with the the current figure falling to its lowest point in three decades, but the actual rate remains high.
Here are five common reasons why people get divorced.
1. One of the major causes of break-ups is one partner's infidelity. It can remove trust from a relationship, which means a couple struggles to recover from what's happened. Repeated infidelity or an ongoing affair are significantly more likely to result in divorce.
2. Sadly, forms of spousal abuse are common in many relationships. Whether it's physical or psychological abuse, it is a very serious problem and there are ways out for the victims. Speaking to family solicitors could be the first step in escaping the situation.
3. Many couples argue about one thing more than any other and that is money. While love should conquer all, repeated arguments about money or continuing financial problems can take their toll on a relationship. These days people are unwilling to put up with an unhappy life for long, which means couples often end up going their separate ways.
4. Another common reason why marriages fail is because of what happens (or in some cases, doesn't happen) in the bedroom. Incompatibility, insecurities, poor self-esteem, and sexual dysfunction are just some of the symptoms that all is not well. Communicating with each other is the simple step towards solving the problem, but many couples unfortunately don't make that happen.
5. We live in a world obsessed by the media and, through film and television, we grow up with unrealistic versions of what life is like. As such, we often enter relationships with overly high expectations of what life should be like. We often assess our partners for their potential as a spouse and, if during marriage they fail to meet those expectations, it can lead to disillusionment. Equally, partners who feel they are constantly falling short of their husband or wife's expectations will also become frustrated.
If any of these situations are having an impact on your marriage, it's important that you communicate to try and save the relationship. However, if it's gone too far and there is no other option but to proceed with separation and divorce, you may want to speak to a family solicitor or divorce solicitor for help.
