You’ve likely heard that half of all marriages end in divorce but is that true?
According to theAmerican Psychological Association, that was once the case.
Nevertheless, even with a steadily falling divorce rate, there is still, obviously, divorce.
Just assmoking has been linked to lung cancer, certain behaviors and patterns have been cited as potential marriage-killers.
Without further ado, here are the top scientific reasons why your marriagecouldfail.
It sounds simple and yet also somehow extremely complicated.
Do you want your friends and family to like him?
Do you miss him when you’re apart?
How long you date your partner matters, these experts found.
Dating for three years or more was shown to be a viable protection against divorce.
According to statistics, yes.
Ironically, every year you waitpriorto your 32nd birthday will reduce your chances of getting divorced by 11 percent.
In fact, Olson called this statistic “perhaps the biggest factor” in predicting divorce.
Hmm, bet you didn’t think your wedding guests could play a part in thesuccess of your marriage!
The more you know.
Sage advice, to be sure.
Alright newlyweds, it’s time to cut back on those PDAs.
You found looks and wealth important
What was the first thing that attracted you to your partner?
Was it his warm smile?
Perhaps his big, sparkling eyes?
Or, maybe, just maybe, his wallet?
More specifically: what wasinhis wallet.
Now, listen, there’s obviously nothing wrong with being physically attracted to the person you eventually marry.
At least that’s what data from aresearch studyanalyzed by data scientistRandal Olsontells us.
Don’t shoot the messenger.
Who brings home the bacon?
In turn, these couples are also more likely to divorce.
Again, just don’t shoot the messenger!
You’re seriously stressed out
Stress comes in different forms.
Undoubtedly, stress isa very real problem in this countryas well.
However, if this has become a pattern in your household, watch out.
In marriages in which the wife became seriously ill, an “elevated risk of divorce” was found.
Marriages in which the husband developed a chronic illness, however, were not shown to increase divorce rates.Ahem.
We’ll just leave this here…
