DIVORCE
About every 13 seconds, there is one divorce in America.
It’s a commonly known statistic: Nearly half of all marriages will end in divorce or separation. In fact, about 40% of first marriages end in divorce, 60% of second marriages end in divorce, and 73% of all third marriages end in divorce. The average first marriage lasts about 8 years before divorce.
Some of the most common reasons for divorce include:
- Lack of commitment
- Infidelity or extramarital affairs
- Growing apart
- Lack of love
- Incompatibility
- Failures to get along
- Communication issues
- Financial problems
- Life events (such as health issues or trauma)
- Substance use issues
- Intimate partner violence
- Religious differences
- Lack of support from family
- Getting married too young
- Not being prepared for marriage
Life after divorce is different – for the entire family.
Divorce is stressful for both adults and children. Some of the frequent areas of navigation include communication with each other, emotional struggles, new or adjusted living arrangements, losses (such as a family home or pet), adjustments to routines and holidays, and changes in social networks (such as new partners or contact with extended families).
Among adults
When it comes to mental health, divorced individuals experience higher levels of mental health concerns.
These concerns can include:
- Adjustment difficulties
- Feelings of loss
- Guilt or self-blame
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance use issues
It can be difficult to maintain or establish a healthy relationship with one another, and this may be especially the case when the divorce is not amicable or involves children.
When it comes to navigating divorce with children areas of focus may include:
- Sharing information with the children
- How to improve co-parenting and communication
- Handling transitions
- Dealing with children’s reactions
Among children and adolescents
Divorce (and marital conflict) has been linked with negative outcomes.
Some examples are:
Reactions and the utilization of positive coping strategies among children can differ depending on their age and developmental stage at the time of divorce. For example, young children may be more fearful, sad, and insecure whereas older children and adolescents may express more anger and experience behavioral issues. Issues related to self-blame and loyalty may also arise.
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