The Truth Behind Why Women File For Divorce More Often Than Men There are several possible explanations for why women file for divorce more often than men, including changing gender roles, infidelity, financial independence, domestic violence, and communication issues. By Divorced Moms Updated: April 04, 2023 Categories: Coping with Divorce , Coping with Divorce According to statistics, women file for divorce more often than men. This has been a consistent trend for decades, and it raises the question of why this is the case. Why Women File for Divorce More Often Than Men There are several possible explanations for this phenomenon, including changing gender roles, infidelity, financial independence, domestic violence, and communication issues. Changing Gender Roles One potential reason why women file for divorce more often than men is because of changing gender roles. In the past, women were expected to take on a more subservient role in the household, which often meant that they
The Breaking Point Before Divorce The story of the final breaking point leading to my divorce with an abusive husband. By PhoenixRising Updated: March 30, 2023 Categories: Considering Divorce , Inspirational Stories and Advice , Preparing for Divorce It’s Saturday morning in October in the Northeast. The wind blowing through the open bay windows is crisp and carries hints of freshly brewed coffee from the kitchen downstairs. It’s 7 A.M. and the baby is sleeping, the house is quiet. Although I was up for several feedings though out the night, the morning is welcoming and promising of a fresh start on a new day. This is the story of my breaking point before divorce. My Breaking Point Before Divorce This Saturday begins as any normal weekend; my husband left for work at 5am, 45 minutes away in the city. He slept a peaceful 9 hours despite our daughters’ screaming outbursts throughout the night; not like he has ever gotten up to help, anyway. I tiptoe out of my bedroom where our per