REASONS FOR DIVORCE IN INDIA:

Marriage is not so easy to maintain the sanctity of any relationship unless both sides are
willing to work on it. A number of times this unwillingness and callousness leads to divorce
which can get ugly. Divorce in India is increasing and this is not good. It refers to the
dissolution marriage or the process of termination. The days of Indian marriages lasting more
than 25 years and couples working things out are now a thing of the past. It does not only
separate 2 people but it segregates 2 families and many people’ lives get affected. Besides
ending your marriage, the whole process hurts both of the parties, costs money, reduces
living standards and also hamper the lives of your children especially mentally. A child of
divorce may develop commitment issues and doubt his/her ability to marry. Both the parties
have to deal with adverse emotional ramifications.
It is being observed that divorce rates have gone way high in recent times and there are
several reasons cited for the same. India shares the lowest divorce rate in the world; however,
that does not exempt it from being a country with less number of divorce cases. About 1.36
million people are divorced in India and the number keeps rising with the increasing
separation between couples.
Here is a list of some of the most common reasons why marriages come to an end.
a) Incompatibility: Either you are poles apart and unwilling to come to a midpoint or you
simply grow apart. It could be due to different values, problems in sex life, religious
differences or growth as a person which is independent and not at all in sync.

b) Miscommunication: The root cause of most fights, arguments and divorces is

miscommunication and due to it, the marriage can result in suspicion, mistrust and
arguments.

c) Infidelity: Being unfaithful whether married or not is unacceptable. If this happens in

a marriage, you cannot expect the other to understand. Extramarital affairs are the last
straw in a marriage and this often leads to divorces.

d) Addictions: Alcohol, drugs or any other substance abuse can often lead to a divorce.

e) Parenting and Housework: Nowadays, both the partners are working and they find
less time for parenting and doing household chores. Due to this, couples tend to fight
over this and sometimes situation become worse.

f) Not being prepared for marriage: Most of the couples are not prepared for the
marriage which can sometimes become a main reason for the divorce.

g) Different Priorities and interests: Sharing interests and discovering them together is
essential for a successful and happy marriage. But if there are no common passions
then it may become a ground for divorce.
 h) Family issues: If your family or your partner interferes in how you live, how you
bring up your child and other household obligations, things tend to get ugly and
people do file for divorce in that given scenario.

i) Finances: It’s not frequently the lack of finances that grounds the divorce, but the lack
of compatibility in the financial arena does.

j) Unrealistic expectations: Most of the marriages are performed on great hopes.

Disappointment in expectations lead to nasty relations and finally collapse of the
marriage.

k) Lack of respect and intimacy: Sexual interaction is an important part of marriage for
personal intimacy and having a family. It nurtures the emotional side of the
relationship via the physical.

A very disturbing trend is the massive increases in divorce rates throughout India. Conflicts
or arguments can take place in anyone’s marriage and they can be resolved with patience and
a clear understanding. It can be saved with some common sense and tact. If you really want
to save your marriage then there are various ways in which you can save your marriage like
increasing communication between the couple prior to the marriage, seeking the help of the
elders in clarifying life goals, shedding of egos at every stage and promoting a deeper
understanding on common or unique interests. If these measures are not worthy then you can
contact any marriage counsellors or psychiatrist or therapist to help you with your marriage.
Our website is also willing to help you in case you need any advice or counselling.