American divorce more than any other nation in the world. That might be shocking, but when you hear the reasons it isn't surprising. It is extremely easy to divorce, if one spouse simply no longer likes the other, then they can get divorced, no questions asked. Before 1969, there were only three reasons you were allowed to get divorce: Alcohol, Abuse, and Adultery. Americans also get married more than any other nation, which gives us more of an opportunity to get divorced. The children of parents who got divorced are much more likely to get divorced themselves. The truth of the matter is that the children typically do not understand how to solve problems in a healthy way. The number one reason for divorce is reconcilable differences, this may be differences in parenting, financial management, ect. It is important to understand that incompatibilities are not the reason they get divorced, but the inability to deal with incompatibilities. Sadly, 70% of people who get divorced two years later say that they could have saved the marriage and should have saved the marriage. Interestingly enough, 70% of men are remarried within two years of divorce. It is also interesting that being pregnant and then getting married raises the chance of that couple getting divorced. Not having sexual relations before marriage have a much higher success rate than those who do not. Children are greatly affected by divorce and these are a few challenges that they may face: being physically and emotionally unhealthy, they are less likely to graduate high school and they are more like to have sexual relations outside of marriage. Blended Families also have their fair share of challenges, but here are some guidelines for those individuals: 1. It is going to take a minimum of 2 year for normalcy (2 rounds of holidays and birthdays) 2. A blended family will never look or act like the "perfect family" 3. The Biological parent needs to be the one in charge of heavy corrections. 4. The Step-Parent should be like that really GREAT Aunt/ Uncle
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