Marriage & divorce
Marriage and divorce are both common experiences. In Western cultures, more than 90 percent of people marry by age 50. Healthy marriages are good for couples’ mental and physical health. They are also good for children; growing up in a happy home protects children from mental, physical, educational and social problems. However, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher.
Research on Marriage & Divorce
Separation and divorce are emotionally difficult events, but it is possible to have a healthy breakup.
Keep your romantic partnership in good working order by talking openly, keeping it interesting and seeking help if needed.
Research on what makes a marriage work shows that people in a good marriage have completed these psychological "tasks.”
Parents of a “blended family” face plenty of challenges, but there are things you can do to make communication easier and help children adjust to their new reality.
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