The Co-op has found people's top ten reasons for getting divorced. We examine why each of the below factors might result in a couple deciding to go their separate ways.
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'We fell out of love'- It happens- what starts as love can sometimes evolve into a friendship- if this is mutual there are grounds for an amicable split but someone will get hurt if only one person thinks this way.
'We grew apart'- If a couple isn't careful- certain things can easily get in the way of their time together such as jobs, friends, hobbies, family and at some point- they realise they've living totally separate lives.
'I stopped fancying them'- What you might have found attractive in your husband or wife in the beginning may be the thing you find least attractive now.
'One of us had an inappropriate relationship with someone else'- Some couples can get through when one of them is unfaithful with the help of counselling, however for a lot of people- this is a deal breaker because the trust is forever damaged.
'They wanted children and I didn't'- When you enter into a marriage you might think you want certain things but when it comes down to it-you realise that actually- you don't. This is a huge thing to compromise over, which is why it often results in couples breaking up.
'Work commitments put a strain on the relationship'- Jobs change throughout the course of a marriage. Perhaps there was enough time for each other when your employment circumstances were different. But long hours, missed dinners, cancelled trips, resentment and lack of communication can only last so long before the cracks start to appear.
'Alcohol/drug abuse'- Many spouses will likely try to be supportive and seek help when it comes to abuse, however inevitably, if the person with the addiction isn't in the right place- their partner helping them won't make a difference.
'They wanted to relocate'- Relocation isn't just about moving home- it involves leaving family, friends, jobs, familiarly and memories. This can be too big of an ask for some people.
'We had nothing left in common'- A shared hobby or passion might have brought you together in the first place but it's now the thing neither of you wants to do or cares about. People change- their tastes included- and this can leave the conversation a bit dry.
'Illness'- It's probable that every spouse wants to be there for their partner when they are ill- it's written in their vows however- when it's a life changing illness- some may find that they are unable to cope with their new situation and leave.