UK Marriage

Here are some interesting marriage statistics from the UK.

Reasons for marriage breakdowns include:
# 27% - Adulterous behavior
# 18% - Family strains
# 17% - Emotional/physical abuse
# 13% - Mid-life crisis
# 6% - Workaholism
# 6% - Addictions (alcoholism, gambling, etc.)
# 4% - Business problems
# 4% - Other (communication problems, growing apart)
# 2% - Decision linked to a personal choice
# Less than 1% - Problems of a sexual nature, loss in income

Toni Pincott, a UK matrimonial expert in financial settlements with Grant Thornton, said: "According to our survey's results, 53 per cent of all divorces tend to occur in marriages lasting between 10 and 15 years with a further 40 per cent ending earlier, between five and 10 years.

"The first five years of any marriage is pretty much divorce-free and if the union lasts beyond 20 it looks set for life" Mrs Pincott added."