Divorce and Marriage – Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?
We frequently hear that separation rates are skyrocketing and that partially of all marriages stop in separation. Recent statistics show the marriage rate in the U.S. as 7.5 per 1,000 of the U.S. population and the divorce rate as 3.6 per 1,000 population.
Every person renders an opinion concerning the truth behind this. Clergy members, sociologists, medical professionals, lawyers and everyday people all have theories about the reasons. Economic realities, changing family roles, no-fault laws, liberalized sexual attitudes, and changes in religious practices all play a role.
In truth, there is probably no one reason why such a high percentage of marriages dissolve.We just know it’s become a part of the scene. It is normal to be a single parent rather than an exception. Nevertheless, marital breakups bring feelings of stress and uncertainty to individuals and put added strains on communities and society in general.
Some of the main reasons cited for marital breakups are kids, in-laws and money. Is it any wonder these are the very areas of family life that are most disrupted when a marriage ends?
In these busy times people juggle visitation schedules and shared custody in order to spend quality time with their children. Younger kids are stressed trying to understand what happened and why. Teens may understand the problems all too well and feel divided in loyalties or just overwhelmed. Family members, like grandparents, may add to the strain when they try to help or when they take sides. With legal fees and changing obligations, family finances are likely to be strained in one way or another.
Other commonly stated reasons are incompatibility or irreconcilable differences. These cover a range of situations, from “I changed my mind,” to “I found someone I prefer,” to “I don’t know what I want.” Only the individual husband and wife know exactly what these really mean.
With so many families broken, it is interesting to ask why so many people still get married. Finding a life partner remains a major goal for most people. Even in the current down economy, the bridal industry is thriving. Although people may live together for many years, most still want to get married. We admire long-lasting marriages and we speak admirably of people who demonstrate close family relationships. Americans really do believe in marriage, despite the statistic you see.
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