Cause & Effect of Divorce

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Cause & Effect of Divorce In today’s society, divorce is becoming more acceptable than ever before. Many people dream of a fairy tale romance and getting married to whom they believe are their soul mates. Stories however do not always have those wonderful endings every girl dreams about. Forty percent of all marriages end in divorce. “Divorce” is defined by Webster as “the action or an instance of legally dissolving a marriage.” Divorce itself is both a cause and an effect. Divorce is a terribly painful experience. While no couple wishes for a divorce there are some unavoidable reasons for getting to that point. Some of the causes of divorce include the lack of money, lack of communication and the ease of getting a divorce. These are some of the most common causes. Studies show that the number one cause for divorce is financial difficulty because before a couple enters a marriage they each have their own bills and spending habits, they do not need to consult anyone about their money. After marrying they want to be able to spend as they please, like when they were single. However, when a couple marries, the pair has to merge their finances. Unfortunately, this causes problems because now they must consult each other before making a purchase. Financial problems often times lead the spouse to believe hiding the bill is the solution or not talking about it is the right choice. Beyond hiding a bill, lying becomes involved, and trust becomes a big issue. The second cause of divorce is lack of communication. Many families are fairly busy 5-6 days a week. For this reason, they have inadequate time to talk to the problems with their partners, which produces a buildup of resentment. Some couples are often quiet when they have problems with each other, as a consequence, little problems can be expanded to probably become huge problems, resulting in divorce in the worst
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