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No, this discussion is not about misogyny, (unless you want to switch the subject), it is about vulnerability of marriage in the society poisoned by Feminism.

Really? I think the roots go deeper. Not many here have any concept of the sacramental nature of marriage. All I hear is a lot of complaining that things were unpleasant as a result of a divorce. Too many are only interested in their "rights"; they could care less about strengthening the institution of marriage. If they did, they would start by attacking no-fault divorce laws.

Agree.

I am very curious, however, as to who all these women are that are leaving their husbands for "no reason."

I know one man who has been a dear friend to my husband and family. But he had the most peculiar ideas about marriage.
He made no bones about not being in love with his wife, who was intelligent, graceful beautifulm and madly in love with him. He, himself, though having many good qualities, was a paunchy grizzled fellow without a lot of money. But she accepted all of him and loved him with all her heart. He married her, and had a beautiful daughter with her.

But he groused constantly about the demands of marriage. In front of other people, in front of HER.
He wanted to live like a bachelor, and hated having to consider someone elses opinions or feelings.

He made little money and had no insurance. Getting a "real job" would cramp his style. He was above that. ANd while he was a very good photographer, he was lazy and slack and didn't market himself well. His wife picked up the slack. While she was pregnant, she got a very responsible job with a bank. Worked up until the last minute. Went back at six weeks, put the baby in daycare.

She rapidly became discouraged and disillusioned. He was so truclulent, inexplicably so, about behaving like a husband.

When she, the beauty that she was, caught the eye of a manager in the bank, who flattered her, courted her, and promised her a much more comfortable life, she was easy prey. That was nearly16 years ago, she's been married to the second man for about 15.

And this otherwise delightful friend of ours just could not understand how his wife's betrayal, not realizing how he had betrayed her almost every minute of their marriage.

He thought it was horrible that she was granted custody of their daughter.

He was a good and devoted papa afterwards, to his very great credit, and his wife, who encourgaged him. But it has always bothered me when he brought up his "evil ex wife" . He was rude to her, he drank too much, he wouldn't sacrifice anything for her, their marriage, or even their daughter.

He was shocked to be left and angry to have to pay support.
But he did bring it on himself.