Causes Of Divorce In The United States

Throughout the years the rise of divorce throughout the United States has risen immensely. Some people think it comes from marrying to young, while others think that it may come from not knowing the person well enough before you marry and some people get divorced because they simply just give up instead of trying to make it work. There are many causes of why people in the United States get divorced but these are the three that stand out most. Many couples now get married fairly young, some to high school sweethearts, some to people they have just met, and some just because they think they are ready to settle down and they found someone who is willing to do that at that moment too. In all reality there are very few young couples who get married …show more content…
They just give up. If an issue arises between the two, they don’t try to work it out or get to the real problem, they just keep fighting until one eventually gives up. Instead of seeking counseling or truly trying to make things work, they take the easy way out. Most people say that counseling is for the weak, but in all reality that is not true. If you were honestly in love with your partner you would do whatever it takes to make it work. You would never give up on the one you love most. Getting through the fights, mistakes, and disagreements only builds and strengthens a real relationship between two people that care for each other. If only one partner is invested in the relationship you will be able to tell when you’re the only one left fighting to hope things get …show more content…
Characteristics that most young people haven’t had the chance to test, that some people haven’t had the chance to test simply because they haven’t known the person long enough, and that some people just look past because there head is not even in their relationship anymore. Marriage today is looked at more as being something that you do because all your friends are doing it. But really, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment and as the generations go on, very few people really understand what a marriage is, and what a marriage should be. Divorce is not as uncommon as it used to be, and continues to grow. Before you decide to get married, ask yourself, is this really how I want the rest of my life to