Even the most committed spouses can drift away, leading some to ask what elements contribute to a marriage's failure. While possessing one or more of these risk factors does not automatically guarantee divorce, the ten variables listed below are among the most common causes of high divorce rates. If the odds appear to be stacked against you, knowing which circumstances place you at higher risk can help you be more alert. 

Planning to marry as Teenager

It should come as a shock that marrying as a teenager puts you at risk of divorce later. Waiting till your 20s to match your high school sweetheart may be the stuff of fairy tales, but it can boost your odds of marital bliss. According to research published by McKinley Irvin, a Washington state family law firm, couples who wait until they are 25 to marry have a 24 percent lower divorce risk. 

Before getting married, you should consider cohabiting

They were living together before marriage isn't always a reliable indicator of a relationship's staying power, according to a University of Denver study published in the Journal of Family Psychology. Cohabitation is common among devoted couples for a variety of reasons. It's practical, it saves money, and it allows both parties an opportunity to practice being married before walking down the aisle. According to the study, couples who feel compelled to have a marital "trial run" may already know that their relationship will likely fail. According to the researchers, the lack of confidence was shown to continue over into the marriage. 

Previously Married Couples

The second or third time around isn't always the charm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research, the likelihood of divorce rises with each consecutive marriage. Many people rush into a second relationship before fully recovering from their first marriage's failure. Others find it more challenging to maintain a second marriage because it lacks a coherent family unit, such as young children who require continual care and attention from two parents. The dynamics of the blended family, which can be compounded by ex-spouses and adult children from past partnerships, can also cause problems in repeat marriages. 

Religious Non-affiliation

Faith appears to play a significant impact in avoiding divorce. According to several studies released by Bowling Green State University, married couples who practice some religion divorce at a lower rate than the secular population. Furthermore, husbands and wives who share the same faith are more likely to stay together than partners who hold opposing beliefs. Regular church attendance also reduces the desire to end a relationship when it becomes destructive.

Financial Problems

Poverty, according to Jeffrey Dew of the American Marital Research, is one of the most significant markers of a high chance of divorce. The more assets a couple brings into their marriage, the less likely they will divorce later. There is also a link between having more material possessions and being happier. A couple's marriage is more likely to end if they collect a large debt. Partners who view material possessions as a measure of their self-worth are significantly less content than their fewer materialism competitors. According to a study, fighting over money even once a week raises your chances of getting divorced by 30%. 

Level of Education

According to a National Center for Family and Research survey, the better your education level, the less likely you are to wind up in divorce court. The study lists various elements that contribute to the existence of a link between education and the longevity of a relationship. Degree-holding married couples earn more money and have a higher level of living. The survey also discovered that well-educated women prefer to marry men with education levels similar to or higher than their own.

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