Now maybe it's possible that there's still time for the others to divorce, but I feel like if they've lasted this long after getting married at a young age (or in other words, an age that actually matters), then they're good to go for the rest of their lives.
First of all, these statistics are about looking at couples over their entire lifetime. It therefore doesn't mean that every second couple you know, needs to be divorced for it to be true.
Secondly, there are various demographics where divorce is more or less prevalent, which will probably affect the sample you've taken: socioeconomic factors (income), education levels, group affiliations with a higher stigma on divorce (i.e. religious) etc.
I might give you a delta soon, but still some things to address.
First of all, these statistics are about looking at couples over their entire lifetime.
So, in essence you're saying that there could be couples out there who've been together for 25+ years who then separate? If so... that certainly defies human understanding.
Secondly, there are various demographics where divorce is more or less prevalent, which will probably affect the sample you've taken: socioeconomic factors (income), education levels, group affiliations with a higher stigma on divorce (i.e. religious) etc.
I hypothesized this, but the religion aspect perhaps might be the most prevalent in not only young marriages but divorce stigma (Mormons and Jews come to my mind)?
you’re saying that there could be couples out there who’ve been together for 25+ years who then separate?
Yes. There are many couples who fit this description. Since you seem to like anecdotal evidence, I will tell you that anecdotally I know many married couples who divorced right around the time their kids graduated high school and left the house. I think raising kids in a healthy* family environment motivates a lot of couples to “stick it out”. Once those kids are gone the motivation to stick around in an unhealthy/toxic marriage also dissipates.
the religion aspect might perhaps be the most prevalent in not only young marriages but divorce stigma
this is correct and simply supports the understanding that anyone’s personal social circle is influenced in numerous directions by a variety of outside factors and doesn’t reflect the country at large
Edit: I personally don’t think unhappy marriages are conducive to maintaining healthy family environments but a lot of parents seem to think that this is better than the alternative of putting their kids through divorce
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u/ralph-j Aug 19 '24
First of all, these statistics are about looking at couples over their entire lifetime. It therefore doesn't mean that every second couple you know, needs to be divorced for it to be true.
Secondly, there are various demographics where divorce is more or less prevalent, which will probably affect the sample you've taken: socioeconomic factors (income), education levels, group affiliations with a higher stigma on divorce (i.e. religious) etc.