How do you think the divorce rate in the United States compares to the divorce rate in other countries? Do you think the high divorce rate in the United States is a problem? Why do you think our divorce rate is so high?
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I am going out on a limb but I would think the divorce rate in other countries in lower. I was on vaction in Ireland (very catholic) and it was very much frowned upon there. They seemed to have the attitude that even if the marriage was in ruins you had to stick it out. I meet a guy from Italy while I was there as well and he told me how his parents hated each other/lived apart but where still married. I think the high rate of divorce is definantly a problem. I was recently doing a wedding party and the bridesmaid whispered to me that she knew they would be divorced in a year. Marriage in this country is something that isn't taken seriously. It's in the back of everyone's mind that if it gets rough at all there's an easy way out. Our society has turned into a quick fix society and sadly that has bleed onto our thoughts on marriage.
Hannah
I think now a days we are in such ah hurry to get married. I have known people who have been engaged after just a few months of dating. I wonder how you can determine if this person is the person you want to spend your life with that you haveonly known for a few onths. In the begining things are always great but over time spent together, you will see that things may not be so perfect. In the past , people over look affairs and flaws, staying together. Now, we are quick to get a divorce when things go bad. What ever happend to together through the good and bad. I think people are getting married for companionship or even due to pregnancy. They are rushing into something that may not work but will effect their children. There are tons of kids dealing with divorce, feeling forced to choose. There parents seperation maybe even damaging enough to effect them later on in life. So, maybe we should think about the consequences before saying "I do".
Daryl I'm not sure about the divorce rates in othe countries, I do beleive that US seems to have more, maybe because it's easier to get one in the US. People don't try any more, if they have a problem in their marriage they don't talk about, alot of people turn to substances to avoid dealing with the marriage. I know that it seems like both husbands and wives are selfish and neither one want's to give anything up to make it work.I think people really should date each other lenghtly time, and diffently don't bring children into a unstable marriage thinking it will help because it dosen't. Also more mothers work outside the home now because one income isn't enough and I think this leaves stain on a marriage if she's the only one taking care of the home and working full time and vice versus. Adults need to put more time in thinking wither this is the right decision. Most of the time the children are the ones who suffer greatly.
Jena H
Well I believe the US rate is considerably higher. I just don't see other countries all uptight about life and things in general like we are here. People strive to lead the perfect life with the perfect person and it rarely happens. Sometimes when you want prime rib you have to settle for rump roast. And theres nothing wrong with a good rump. I do think the divorce rate is a problem. I mean you say vows and they should mean something to you for life not until your tired or bored with your current life. Try spicing the life you currently have before yoou think about giving it up and trying something new. You just never know what you'll find next. Could be worse than you have now you just never know.
Ryan Schoolcraft
These days I think marriage is viewed as dating,(if this doesnt work I will find someone else.) Not the right way to go into a commitment that ends with the minister saying "till deat do you part." Unfortunately though that is the way it goes here. It is definately a problem, being divorced myself I became another statistic, I am not proud of. I truely believe that divorce is just to convienent for people these days.
Tom
I'm not really sure how it compares to other countries but I would say it is high compared to most other countries. Yes, I don't think people really work at being divorced any more compared to years ago. With our society saying its ok, does not help. I mean it only takes a few minutes to get divorced.
David S.
The divorce rate in the U.S. is much higher than in other countries. Yes the divorce rate in the U.S. is a very large problem. Young couples get into relationships before they are actualy ready to commit to one person, and then have regrets later in life about what the could have had.
John Maxwell
I believe that divorce has become a more common thing to do in the 21st Century. Just from being around and listening to people who are older when they were growing up, no matter what went on they hung in there and pulled through. People now are so into what they're going to get out of the marriage material wise as opposed to ironing out all the wrinkles. I personally believe that if you have given it your all and more and nothing has helped then move. on.
Mary Moore
I think that people are jumping into marriage to quickly. More and more I hear that people are getting married after seven months of dating or a year of dating. To me this is an insufficiant amount of time to get to know a person well enough to spend the rest of their lives with them. Some people are getting married for the wrong reasons, like medical insurance or because a person's last wish is for them to get married. You need to take time to form a friendship with the person you're dating, then maybe start living together to see and get used to the everyday feel of living with another human being. People are mistaking everlasting love with lust or infatuation. Everlasting love is something that makes you smile when you think of you're girlfriend or boyfriend during the day or lets you feel relaxed and to be yourself around that person and feel that you have to be someone you're not. To me when I meet that when I get married I'll make sure I am 100% sure he is the one and that it will be a forever bond like my parents. That's another thing that can affect the divorce rate is for people that grew up with divorced parents might not feel like they can do committed relationships too and unconsiouscly screw up their own relationships.
Natasha
I feel that the divorce rate in the United States is extremely high compared to other countries in the world. People in the United States seem to get married very quickly. Even before they seem to know eachother on a marriage level.
Today, it is not common to have a long engagement like it used to be. I mean common you can go to the courthouse or Vegas and get married in a matter of five minutes. Many Americans get married and shortly realize that they are unhappy. If they would have dated for a little longer they may have figured this out before they made the decision to say "I do". I don't think our divorce rate would nearly be as high if we gave our relationships a little longer time than we seem to.
Tiffany Hartke
The divorce rate in the United States is pretty high: somewhere around 50% is the statistic that I usually hear on the news or whatever. I think there are two main problems here: popular society has trivialized divorce to the point where it is not uncommon to see people divorced several times, and people just don't know what they are getting into to begin with. I do believe that the entertainment industry has a negative effect on this problem. People see thier celebrities change spouses as often as they change clothes and it makes it seem like less of a big deal in their own lives. On the other hand I can't just blame the TV and let people off the hook as they have to be responsible for their own actions. I think alot of poeple jump into marriage without any clue as to what marriage is all about. One's own perception of any topic (including marriage) is often limited to one's own experience. People don't expolre what it takes to make a marriage work until it is already in trouble, and often times they find out that the tools to fix the problems just weren't even there to begin with. Divorce is a problem in this country and I think people should take it a little more seriously.
James Koltz
I am not sure about the divorce rate in other countries, but I know it is high in the United States. I think the divorce rate is high because it is easier to get a divorce than for the couple to try and work out their problems. I don't think people take marriage as seriously today as they did years back.
WeTona Houtzel
I don't know if we should be compared to other countries. Some don't allow divorces, some religions don't as well. People come here to have a choice of who to marry and how long they should be married. The problem is that it is relatively easy to get a divorce. I firmly believe that most marriages would be fine if people would put a little more effort on them. People use divorce as an easy out and some regret it later. There are cases where divorce is justifiable, like abuse. Unfortunately, that is one of the fewer reasons people get divorces. Eveything is in the express lane in America when it comes to people's lives, especially a piece of paper that ssays you are no longer married.
Teresa Osterbur
I don't know much about other countries but I would guess that the divorce rate is much higher in the U.S. In other countries, they have arranged marriages and they are basically unable to get divorces. Divorce is also very expensive and I do believe some people don't go through with them because they can't afford it. People in the U.S. are always in such a hurry to get married and most of the time are too young, so they end up in divorce. It is also probably a lot easier to get a divorce here in the U.S. than in other countries. Some countries are very religious and just don't believe it in and refuse to get a divorce even if they aren't happy with their spouse at all. Every country has different customs, but the U.S. doesn't seem to care as much and will do whatever to make themselves happy.
Elizabeth Moody
I'm sure that the divorce rate is much higher in America than other countries. Like others have said, it's easier to get a divorce here and it's become acceptable. I think that each divorce is different though and it's more complex than "they just didn't try". (Have you already guessed that I'm divorced?) There is only so much one person can do in a relationship that becomes one sided and only so much one can put up with. There were quite a few problems in my marriage and by the end there was no trust and only lies. I suppose I could have stayed married longer and gone through counselling--I don't know. I just felt after years of lies (and other issues) enough was enough. I can do things on my own and be a happier person. Katrina Schoonover
I find this question very interesting because this is almost the same question that I am asking. From what I have found, the divorce rate in other countries tends to depend on the type of country it is. If the country is industrialized such as the U.S., then the divorce rate tends to be about the same or a little lower, but if the country is operating more in a pre technology way the divorce rate tends to be much lower.
I think the high divorce in this country can be a problem depending on who is getting divorced. If the couple is newly married, have not children, and do not share many assets then the divorce does not cause a large burden on us. The problem stems from the divorce affecting others. If the people down the street get a divorce it does not effect me, but if my parents split up, I am effected a whole lot.
I believe that the couples get divorces in this country and in others like it because of complacency. Our country is ever changing and always on the move. People in our country are never satisfied with there situation. They always want more cars, more clothes, and even more partners. I also feel that some people can never be happy with just one partner.
David Floyd
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