[madamemayhem]

did this study include abusive relationships? if the marriage is unhappy and unhealthy for a person, would that person not be healthier after the divorce?

[70th Division]

‘I’ve had bad luck with both my wives.

The first one left me, and the second one didn’t.’

James Holt McGavra

[sefarkas]

These types of studies are typically based on self-reporting surveys of large numbers of people. The demographic as well as medical information is interpreted by the person filling out the form/survey. Rarely is a study based on pulling many people into a clinic and measuring them against objective standards. Most lay people would not recognize the terms used to specifically describe a medical condition. Demographic information such as race is almost universally self-reported — the researchers do not run DNA tests to categorize the subject's race or ethnic background. It may be as simple as divorced people having a more jaded attitude about life and have more focus on their own ills. “Control” in the laboratory sense is very difficult to achieve in the sorts of studies like the one mentioned here, primarily because of the self-reporting technique employed.

[fivecatsandadog]

Married and divorced TWICE, to husbands who were abusive in one form or another, I’m much healthier and happier now than I have ever been. I find these “studies” and stories about marriage amusing - especially the ones about keeping a struggling marriage together “for the children”. I know divorce can be devastating to children. But the kids from challenging marriages will grow up in an unhealthy environment, and many times become abusers or victims of abuse. You seek what you’re familiar with. Been there.