If you are thinking about getting a divorce, you could feel hesitant to move forward with the end of your marriage for different reasons. For example, you might have anxiety about legal issues that could arise during the process or the impact divorce could have on your children. In addition, you might feel hesitant to call off your marriage because you worry about what others will think or you feel pressured by family members to make the marriage work out.
If you feel pressured to make a dysfunctional marriage work or worry about the stigma surrounding divorce, it is important to remember that you are not alone and go over data on the prevalence of divorce.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data on the number of married couples that got a divorce in Texas. In 2021, 1.4 out of every 1,000 people ended their marriage in this state. Other states saw an even higher divorce rate during 2021, such as Oklahoma (3.8 divorces per 1,000 people).
In 2020, 1.5 out of every 1,000 Texans got a divorce, and the rate was even higher during 2019 (2.1 per 1,000).
Marriages fail for countless reasons and many married couples decide to part ways. Therefore, you should not feel guilty for deciding to end your marriage and it is important to approach the process with confidence. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the options in front of you and take steps to secure the most favorable outcome during your divorce.