[Cronos]

utherdoul: Even assuming no children are involved a man can lose his shirt and good bit of skin in a divorce. If there are kids involved I would probably never see them again except when mommy neded money.

The entire institution of marriage has become such a stacked and risky game that I can’t see myself becoming a part of it unless I had a bullet proof prenup

Quite frankly, one can have the same fears about nearly anything.

I don't think things are so bad -- check http://www.divorcerate.org/

It is frequently reported that the divorce rate in America is 50%. This data is not accurately correct, however, it is reasonably close to actual. The Americans for Divorce Reform estimates that "Probably, 40 or possibly even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue.", which is actually a projection.....

According to enrichment journal on the divorce rate in America:
The divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%
The divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60%
The divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73%

I think the 40% rate is heavily due to multiple marriages

Also, it depends on the mentality of the partners -- for my wife and me divorce is not even on the table, not an option, full stop. For many folks an argument means the big D word. Just put it out of your mind and both should sincerely try to work it out.

[21twelve]

During a disagreement one of our daughters asked “You’re not getting a divorce are you?”

We laughed, and said no - sometimes we disagree, and we apologized for letting it show in front of them. But it is sad because they see so many of their friends with divorced parents.

We told them that when we got married, divorce was not an option. Things can sometimes be rough, but you work through them. Divorce is not an option for us.

The same daughter, after thinking a bit asked “So did you have to sign the no divorce option before you got married? Or can you do it afterwards?”