These are some of the reasons that couples consider divorce.
Couples wait too long to seek help. Research highlighted in a recent press release notes that couples wait an average of six years after problems begin to seek therapy.
- This means that patterns are deeply entrenched
- Resentment has calcified
- Emotional injuries have compounded
- Avoidance becomes the default coping strategy
Divorce rates are declining, but not because relationships are healthier.
Psychology Today reports that divorce rates have dropped over decades, partly because:
- Fewer younger people are marrying
- Cohabitation is more common
- Those who do marry tend to be older and more selective
- Couples counseling has played a role in stabilizing marriages
Top Reasons for Divorce Map Directly Onto Treatable Relational Patters
Modern divorce analyses show the most common reasons for divorce include:
- Money stress
- Wavering commitment
- Infidelity
- Domestic Violence
- Growing Apart
- Addiction
- Social circle influences
January as the “divorce month” Reflects Seasonal Stress Cycles
Legal and clinical professionals note a spike in divorce filing in January, often called Divorce Month
Marriage Counseling Itself Reduces Divorce Risk
A 2025 review of marriage counseling outcomes notes:
- Counseling improves communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and understanding
- Couples who complete counseling show lower divorce rates afterward
Couples Therapy Can Proactively Address:
- Holiday Stress
- Family of origin triggers
- Financial Strain
- Unmet Expectations
- Emotional labor imbalances