The failure of a love marriage - The Sunday Guardian Live (2024)

FAQs

Why do so many love marriages fail? ›

It's because when two people are in love with each other, they judge each others by only seeing the positive points and tho a person ignores the negative points in love. And hence the real lifestyle and real things appera after marriage.

According to statistics verified by UNICEF, Human Rights Council and ABC News, the average global divorce rate for an arranged marriage is only four percent. The divorce rate for love marriage is a staggering 55 percent.

Stay focused on the issues at hand

Ask yourself: What am I trying to accomplish? Avoid name-calling and don't attack your partner personally. Remember anger is usually a symptom of underlying hurt, fear, and frustration. So ask questions that go deeper to understand the positive need your partner is seeking.

The commonly acknowledged notion that half of all marriages end in divorce pertains predominantly to first marriages, as second and third marriages face considerably higher failure rates, with 67% and 73%, respectively.

That said, if you're seeking a benchmark, there have been studies conducted that have averaged the frequency of sex among married couples. According to an Archives of Sexual Behavior study, the typical American couple engages in sexual intercourse 56 times a year.

A recent study of Census Data, and survey conducted by Mixbook of 3,000 Americans has provided insights into how many people who are married across the U.S feel that they are happy in their relationship. The study found that overall (on average), 74%, or about 98 million Americans say they are happily married.

Divorce is 50% less likely for someone who is 25 years old when they wed, compared to 20. A study reveals that getting married after one's mid-30s is actually riskier than getting married in one's late 20s. The best age at which to get married appears to be between 28 and 32, according to research.

A “silent divorce” or an “invisible divorce” generally refers to the same concept. Both phrases describe a situation where a married couple remains legally married but has effectively ended their emotional and often physical relationship.

So, what exactly is walkaway wife syndrome? In essence, it refers to wives who become so emotionally disconnected and dissatisfied with their marriages that they eventually decide to leave—often after years of built-up resentment. This isn't your typical cold feet or mid-life crisis.

Is it better to divorce or stay unhappily married? ›

Divorce, while disruptive in the short term, may offer a healthier and happier environment for the whole family in the long run. It can reduce conflict and provide the opportunity for personal growth and freedom for the parents, which is good for parents and kids alike.

The No. 1 rule for saving your marriage is communication. All other efforts to improve a relationship will likely succeed with this foundation. It allows partners to build strong bonds even during tough times and resolve issues easily.

When one or both partners stop using manners, speak with a tone that speaks volumes or use intimidating body language, it can be a sign that the marriage is over. The same is true for couples who are no longer able to negotiate and compromise on critical parts of their relationship.

Roughly half of divorced couples say they split up because they “fell out of love” with their partner.

There are many reasons why a person might fall out of love, such as unresolved conflicts, changes in life goals leading partners in different directions, or a sustained feeling of being unappreciated or disconnected.

Some prevalent issues that often contribute to marital breakdown include poor communication, financial disagreements, lack of intimacy, infidelity, and unrealistic expectations.

According to various studies, the four most common causes of divorce are lack of commitment, infidelity or extramarital affairs, too much conflict and arguing, and lack of physical intimacy. The least common reasons are lack of shared interests and incompatibility between partners.