Based on cultural trends and evolving values of our generation, I think divorce rates will climb even more over the next 50 years. The textbook stated that approximately 50% of marriages will result in divorce, and 60% of remarriages will result in another divorce. I think marriage has changed because we no longer value commitment. Most people don’t understand the responsibilities that come along with commitment, and therefore marry without the intention of staying together. Also, people can be marrying for the wrong reason. Perhaps people are getting married too quickly without getting to know each other better first. I think the statistic of remarriages ending in 60% of divorces is due to the fact that people that have divorced once, are likely to not know effective ways to maintain a relationship, and therefore their next marriage is doomed to fail. I am hoping I am wrong in my predictions and that the sanctity of marriage and commitment will be restored.
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