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Why Most Marriages Fail (And What Makes Lasting Love Different)
The Only Type of Relationship That Can Actually Last Forever
After the holiday season ended, something interesting started trending on social media.
People noticed that at the county clerk’s office, fewer and fewer couples were showing up to get married. The marriage license line was practically empty. Meanwhile, the divorce line stretched out the door, with appointments backed up for weeks.
Divorce has become normal these days.
Think about the people you know. Chances are, several have already divorced. Others are stuck in that miserable middle ground — too unhappy to stay together, but unable or unwilling to actually leave.
And honestly, that makes sense. Before marriage, most people never imagined how many conflicts and headaches would come up. They thought love would be enough. They believed their relationship would always come first.
Then came marriage, and suddenly all those little everyday moments, handled poorly, started eating away at the love. The disappointment set in. The regret followed.
At first, you might not split up right away. Instead, you fight constantly. You try every trick you know to fix what’s broken.
