Some Facts and Myths of Divorce

In a recent article written by David Popenoe, some of the more common facts vs. myths pertaining to divorce were laid out. It's a good idea to have a clear concept of what is truth & what is fiction when it comes to this subject. Following are a few of these myths and facts concerning the subject of divorce.

Myth # 1:  Second marriages tend to be more successful than first marriages because people learn from their bad experiences.

The Truth: Although many people who divorce have successful second (or even third marriages,) the divorce rate of remarriages is in fact higher than that of first marriages.

Myth #2 : Having a children  together will help prevent divorce and enable a couple to improve their marital satisfaction.

The Truth: Studies have shown that the most stressful time in a marriage is after the first child is born. There is only a slightly decreased risk of divorce for couples who have children compared to couples who have no children, but the decreased risk is far less than it used to be when parents with marital problems were more likely to stay together " just for the sake of the children." Part two of   "The Facts and  Myths of Divorce"  to come soon."

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