What Went Wrong?: The Causes of Divorce

Dealing with Divorce is never easy, the best thing to do is to take steps to prevent divorce. The reality is that many people will find themselves dealing with divorce and the wounds divorce leaves behind. Whether you are an adult or a child having to deal with divorce, there are support services designed to help when dealing with divorce. Learning what went wrong in a relationship and acquiring skills you can apply to future relationships has proven to be very helpful in dealing with divorce.

A 2001 survey conducted by Oklahoma State University found divorce happens for two main reasons:

• Lack of commitment in the relationship: 85%
• Too much conflict and arguing: 61%