Not all couples realize that the effort of both partners is necessary for family life. In accordance with this data, 950,000 marriages in Europe (out of 2.1 million) end in divorce. A study by Slater and Gordon Lawyers identified which year of marriage is the happiest and which is the most difficult.
We would like to name the factors that could become reasons for divorce.
3rd Year of Marriage
There is an opinion that love lives only 3 years. So a couple breaks up or their relationship becomes less ideal than before.
In fact, after 3 years of relationship, people are more likely to accept their partner’s weaknesses and feel more comfortable.
It is also common for a couple in the 3rd year of family life to decide to have a child.
Consequently, their relationship becomes stronger. It is the third year of marriage which is believed to be the happiest.
5th Year of Marriage
The first real problem can begin in the fifth year of family life. During this period, children are still young and require a lot of care.
It is very difficult to combine this with work, housework, and other everyday problems.
After 5 years together, couples start to think about divorce and look for lawyers. This year is believed to be the most difficult.
7th Year of Marriage
If a couple stays together after 5 years of marriage, another barrier awaits them to be overcome. It is the 7th year of family life which specialists name “the wall.”
At this point, family life becomes routine. There may also be financial problems, child care problems, and fights over the division of household responsibilities.
This is a very difficult period. If the spouses manage to go through this hand in hand, then a strong and happy marriage awaits them.
And here are some factors worth avoiding if you want to keep your marriage strong:
Inflated expectations. It was discovered that couples file for divorce more often in spring and in fall. Before that, they try to give the wedding a second chance. If it doesn’t work out, then a divorce cannot be avoided.
Silencing problems. Experts conducted an experiment among young couples that showed that even discussions about movies can cut the risk of divorce in half. Therefore, speaking correctly about your family’s difficulties can really save your marriage.
The lack of skills to build relationships. Having more siblings means less chance of divorce in adulthood. Scientists say that people who grew up in large families are more adept at building relationships. In the future, this skill can help you save your marriage.
The lack of desire to listen. If one of the members of the couple does not want to listen during a fight, the risk of divorce is much higher.
Life in social networks. Active social media users who are in a romantic relationship may find that Twitter-related conflicts can cause relationship problems that can become serious enough to result in a divorce.
Financial arguments. Couples who often argue over money are more likely to get divorced, even if their income is high.
Low educational level. Research has found that people with higher education are less likely to get divorced, regardless of gender or country of residence.
Avoid making these mistakes and you will live a long and happy life together.
