One of the simplest things that can lead to an increase in divorce odds is when couples do not spend enough time together. This is not to say that time alone is always a bad thing, but too much time apart can cause a relationship to begin to deteriorate.
One way that we see this is when it comes to military divorces. The divorce rate for someone who is in the military is slightly higher, statistically speaking, than it is for a civilian.
Part of the reason for this is that being in the military is very demanding. Couples spend time apart during training or after the military member is transferred to a new location. They could also spend months apart if the military member is deployed. This can take a toll on the relationship over time.
A long commute
But even civilians can experience this strain. For example, one study linked long commutes, defined as those over 45 minutes, with an increase in divorce odds of 40%.
Naturally, many people feel that they have to endure a long commute because employment itself gives them more financial stability and can help their marriage and standard of living. And while that may be true, an excessively long commute can still strain the marriage because the couple has far less time to spend together. The combination of working hours and time spent driving to and from the office cuts into their personal time significantly.
Do you believe that you and your partner may get divorced in the coming year? If so, it is important that you know exactly what legal steps to take when addressing property division, child custody rights and more.