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5 Major Reasons Women Are Giving Up On Marriage


Marriage is a sacred union between two people usually based on love, trust and commitment. However, not all marriages survive and for may women marriage is looking less and less attractive for various reasons. There are various reasons why some women may choose to step away from marriage. Based on insights from relationship experts, here are five common factors:

  1. Emotional Disconnection – Many women feel their emotional needs are not being met, leading to a sense of loneliness within the marriage. A recent survey on women around the world highlighted that most women would chose to be single rather than stay with a emotionally immature partner.

  2. Lack of Communication – A marriage where there is a lack of communication is not a happy marriage. When meaningful conversations diminish, misunderstandings and resentment can build up, making the relationship feel stagnant. Communication is one of the most important foundation of a marriage and without it there is no relationship. 

  3. Unmet Expectations – Some women find that marriage does not align with their personal or financial aspirations, leading them to reconsider their commitment. What marriage is today is a far cry from what is was just 10 years ago. There are more expectation from women when it comes to defining who the right man is. women are more socially  involved  and so will have varying degrees of acceptance to what a marriage should be.

  4. Loss of Independence – The traditional expectations of marriage can sometimes feel restrictive, prompting women to seek autonomy and personal growth. This becomes more and more an issue as women are becoming more educated and striving to improve their financial and social status. For an increasing number of women, marriage is an obstacle to achieving their dreams of a better life.

  5. Trust Issues – Betrayal, dishonesty, or repeated conflicts can erode trust, making it difficult to sustain a healthy relationship. When any foundational value of a relationship is broken, there is a higher likelihood that such a marriage will fall apart. Marriage is such a commitment driven relationship that when there is a lack of trust, it will not survive.


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