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Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of married couples choose to get a divorce. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 690,000 couples got divorced in 2021 – roughly half the number of couples who got married that year.
People get divorced for many different reasons, but there is almost always some sort of conflict in the relationship. When partners are unable to resolve this conflict, they may decide that it is best to dissolve the marriage and live apart.
Forbes Advisor surveyed 1,000 people who were divorced or going through a divorce and identified the top 7 sources of conflict in their marriages.
1. Career choices
This was cited by 46% of respondents as the biggest source of conflict. Career choices can become a problem in a marriage when partners have very different professional goals, conflicting schedules, or work-life balance expectations, or if the demands of one partner's job put a strain on the relationship.
2. Parenting differences
Disagreements between partners about discipline, education, or even basic caregiving approaches can create tension. There may be conflict over the division of childcare responsibilities, screen time rules, religious upbringing, the involvement of extended family, health care choices, extracurricular activities, or handling sibling relationships.
3. Division of household labor
When one partner feels there are unequal responsibilities related to housework, resentment can build. Partners may also have different expectations and standards for keeping a clean home. Disagreements over who should handle specific chores, maintenance, repairs, or even weekly grocery shopping can strain the relationship.
4. Relationships with family
Family relationships can be a source of conflict in a marriage when differing expectations or dynamics come into play. Disagreements with in-laws, discussions about holiday plans and other gatherings, or different values, beliefs, or traditions among each partner's family can lead to arguments and resentment.
5. Relationships with friends
Different social circles, incompatible personalities among friends, and disagreements over the frequency and type of socializing can lead to tension. Balancing time spent with friends versus as a couple, as well as navigating friendships that one partner may not approve of, can create challenges and lead to conflict.
6. Finances
Disagreements about budgeting, saving, spending habits, and financial priorities can strain relationships. Issues like debt, buying a house or a car, long-term financial goals, and unequal contributions to expenses may cause tension. Partners may also have very different attitudes toward money management, which can lead to arguments.
7. Health choices
Partners may have different lifestyles or views on well-being that lead to conflict in the marriage. There may be disagreements over exercise routines, dietary preferences, medical decisions, substance use, sleep habits, or approaches to health issues.
Divorce can be complicated and bring many changes to your life.
Even divorce proceedings that start out amicably can become contentious as both sides try to work through multiple issues. That's why it's important to have an experienced divorce lawyer on your side.
At Hocker Law, LLC, we have a thorough understanding of state divorce law. We can guide you through the process and develop a strategy to meet your goals. Learn more about how we can help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation. We have offices in Indianapolis and Greenwood, Indiana.