Divorce signifies the legal and formal end of a marriage, where spouses separate, and the mutual rights and duties established during marriage are dissolved. Divorce typically occurs when the foundation of a marriage is compromised, resulting in discord and tension between the couple.
According to the psychology domain service of Saed News, divorce signifies the legal and formal end of a marriage, where spouses separate, and the mutual rights and duties established during marriage are dissolved. Divorce typically occurs when the foundation of a marriage is compromised, resulting in discord and tension between the couple. Social divorce refers to changes in friendships and other social relationships that a divorced man or woman interacts with. Psychological divorce is when an individual severs emotional dependencies on their spouse and embraces solitary living.
Numerous factors contribute to separation and divorce, with ten primary reasons highlighted below:
1. Lack of Understanding
A significant reason for divorce today is the lack of mutual understanding between spouses. Traditional marriages often involve family intervention, which can reduce mutual understanding and increase the likelihood of divorce. The lack of maturity and independence in individuals before marriage can increase the chances of family interference, leading to destructive challenges for the couple.
2. Incompatibility
Early in marriage, couples experience high levels of love and excitement, which makes understanding differences easier. As initial emotions fade, incompatibilities become more evident. Incompatibility encompasses various unresolved challenges that damage the relationship.
3. Financial Conflicts
Research indicates that financial disagreements, regardless of income, assets, and debts, are a leading cause of divorce. Constant financial arguments increase stress and negatively impact the health of other family members. Different financial perspectives on income, spending, saving, and charity can lead to relationship failures.
4. Lack of Sufficient Interaction
Proper interaction involves respectful and reasonable behavior between spouses. A successful family requires aligned thinking between partners. Discussing ambiguities, issues, and conflicts, even minor ones, fosters a conducive environment for interaction. Clinical experiences show high rates of marital failure in families that avoid discussions, leading to greater issues.
5. Continuous Conflicts
Disagreements are normal in any relationship. The nature of conflicts—whether healthy or unhealthy—depends on the couple's approach. Constant conflicts without solutions signify an unhealthy relationship, detrimental to the marriage.
6. Infidelity
Infidelity or extramarital affairs are serious threats that some couples face. Unfaithfulness leads to multiple issues, forming the core of many marital conflicts. A partner's lack of commitment is a significant cause of divorce.
7. Reduced Intimacy and Sexual Issues
Intimacy encompasses various aspects essential for relationship stability. Sexual intimacy is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship. Incomplete or non-intimate sexual relations hinder a complete partnership, leading to dissatisfaction and complaints about inadequate intimacy or sexual dysfunction.
8. Early Marriage
Marriages at a young age often face significant incompatibilities and conflicts due to the lack of mental, emotional, cultural, social, and economic maturity. Such individuals lack the necessary skills for a successful marriage and understanding of personal and partner's values and conditions.
9. Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Verbal, Trust)
Abuse is a common method for one partner to gain or maintain power. Abuse often involves controlling, punishing, or undermining the partner's confidence. When abuse becomes unbearable, individuals may seek divorce, except when separation is hindered by potential violence.
10. Addiction (Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual, Gambling, Shopping, Medication)
Addiction significantly impacts the couple's sexual and relational dynamics. Substance abuse harms the individual's physical and mental health and adversely affects marital relationships. Living with an addicted partner is often intolerable, leading to unmet needs and creating a difficult environment for spouses and children.
