| | Divorce Prevention: Causes of Divorce and How We Can Prevent Divorce  There are many reasons why marriages end in divorce, but the exact causes of divorce vary for each couple. A study conducted by the OMI and Oklahoma State University indicates that some of the major causes of divorce among Oklahomans are a lack of commitment (85%) and too much conflict and arguing (61%).
Oklahomans gave the following other causes of divorce: - Infidelity (58%)
- Marrying too young (43%)
- Little or no helpful premarital preparation (42%)
- Financial problems (41%)
- Domestic Violence (30%)
- Lack of support from family members (29%)
- Religious differences (21%)
Just knowing some potential causes of divorce in Oklahoma is helpful in creating divorce prevention methods. Divorce prevention is a desire among most couples and, here in Oklahoma, there are numerous supports to help couples realize this desire through a focus on divorce prevention skills. The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP®), is the curriculum used across the state of Oklahoma to combat the divorce rate and strengthen marriages. Free workshops will help you learn communications skills as well as divorce prevention strategies. To learn more about causes of divorce or divorce prevention strategies, contact us or visit our research section. |
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