To be honest there is only one way to avoid divorce 100% and that is not to get married. Relationships and marriage are not an exact science.
Some the best ways to reduce the odds of getting divorced is to make sure you are "ready" to join your life with another person. This means doing some introspective thinking to figure out exactly what it is you need, want, or desire from a future spouse. It also means getting your own house in order sort of speak. In other words complete your education, get some training, or do whatever to start down your chosen career path. Make sure you are not in significant debt at the start of a marriage. Hopefully one has also done some dating, traveling, and gained a lot of knowledge about themselves.
(Until you figure out who you are and what you want it will be impossible to select the "right mate" for yourself.)
Each of us chooses our own friends, lovers, and spouse. Ultimately you want to select someone who shares your same values, has mutual feelings for you, and has the same goals for the marriage. Couples who (naturally agree) most of the time tend to be happier and stay together.
Lastly keep things in perspective. A divorce is nothing more than one or both people coming to the realization that a mistake was made. Being a human means we make mistakes in all areas of our lives. Getting involved with or marrying the wrong person is no exception. Staying together for the sake of staying together is not the same as being "happily married".
There is no amount of "communication" or "work" that can overcome being with someone who does not want what you want." Be wise when selecting your spouse!
by Becca Hubbard-Woods 14 years ago
Should you stay in a marriage for the kids?
by kirstenblog 15 years ago
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by Abby Rourk 3 years ago
My husband and I seemed to be doing really well finally; I was shocked when he left and never came back; moved three hours north and I heard from his friends that I needed to know it wasn't me. That he is shacking up with another women and been cheating on me for nine months; during which she...
by RealityTalk 7 years ago
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by Dawn Michael 15 years ago
staying married for the sake of the children, do parents become unhappy and then kids grow up with that?
by tHErEDpILL 8 years ago
Why is the divorce rate so high in America? It usually seas saws every years but always remains at 50% or more. Is divorce the new fad, like having an adopted a foreign child or a owning a tiny dog? I didn't get the memo.
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