Economy Slows Down Divorce Rate 

Every news cast talks about the economy, failing banks, foreclosed homes, and bankruptcy rates.  Everyone knows that money is the number one reason behind divorce.  So wouldn't it make sense that the divorce rate would be increasing right now? 

It would make sense, but it's not.  Unhappy couples are staying together.  They can't afford the attorney fees.  Child support is impossible to pay.  Paying to support two homes is unreasonable in a time when they can barely afford one home together.  So they decide to stay together.

Does this mean a "happily ever after?"  Usually, no.  It means that unhappy people are forced to stay together.  The environment in the household erodes even further.  They fight even more.  If they have children, the kids are subjected to it for even longer.  One spouse may take a lover.  In the end, they might end up in financial ruin any way. 

I'm not one to judge anyone's decisions for staying or leaving. I do know that staying for the wrong reason never works.  It's harder for everyone involved and drags out a bad situation.  The divorce rate, like the economy, will eventually catch up with itself.