21 Reasons Why Marriages Don’t Last the Way They Used To

Higher Expectations: People often enter marriage with high expectations for personal fulfillment and emotional support .

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Shift in Gender Roles: As gender roles have evolved, the traditional expectations of each partner .

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Increased Individualism: There's a greater focus on individual growth and happiness today, which can sometimes conflict .

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Economic Stress: Financial difficulties can strain a marriage, and with both partners often needing to work .

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Ease of Divorce: Legal and societal barriers to divorce have decreased .

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Communication Issues: Poor communication can erode marital bonds, and with the distractions of technology and busy lives .

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Lack of Conflict Resolution Skills: Many couples lack effective conflict resolution skills .

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Infidelity: With social media and dating apps, opportunities and temptations to stray from marital vows have increased .

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