[TalonDJ]

Most of that is garbage but I will just debunk one part.

That old nonsense statistic that 'half of marriages end in divorce'.

That never takes into account remarriage rates. Lets say for example that 65% of people that divorce get married again. And lets say that about 30% of divorcees get married third time and that about 5% get married a total of 4 times. And the all end up divorced in the end. Now, if we assume that half of marriages do end in divorce we get a total rate that says 75% of all first marriages do NOT end in divorce.


No those are not real precentages. I am just using them to show why the 'of all marriages' is a worthless statistic.

[freedomfiter2]

No those are not real precentages. I am just using them to show why the 'of all marriages' is a worthless statistic.


Good point. Those statistics are worthless but useful if you are trying to destigmatize divorce.

[RobRoy]

The part you debunkes is the ONE part I would as well. 'Course, a lot of men are taking the advice of the article and just not getting married because if they do, thy need to take the warnings VERY seriously.

Also, keep in mind that marriage statistics are kinda like foreclosure statistics. That is, for people that are 20 years into a 30 year mortgage, the forclosure rate is very low. For those who bought a home on an ARM or reverse amortization loan in the last three years, it is stupit high.

IOW, the warning is for those who have not yet taken the plunge, and it is to be taken VERY seriously.