E
ven though divorce rates have been steadily dropping over the past two decades, it’s important to consider the numbers before making the decision to enter a marriage.
Here are 10 crazy divorce statistics you probably weren’t aware of.
1. The state with the lowest divorce rate is Iowa, and the highest divorce rate can be found in Arkansas.
2. Did you know? When you don’t marry someone your own age, your risk of divorce is higher.
3. If your parents are happily married and have never been divorced, your risk of divorce actually decreases by 14%.
4. When it comes to third marriages, roughly 73% will end in divorce.
5. For every three divorces, one starts out with an online affair.
6. “Gray divorce” has quadrupled over the past 30 years. A “Gray Divorce” involves spouses who are between the ages of 54-64.
7. Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor holds the record for most divorced celebrity, having been married and divorced nine times.
8. Individuals who have attended college have a lower risk of being divorced—some studies indicate by as much as 13%.
9. Annual income can be an indicator of divorce—those who make a larger salary than $25,000 are less likely to be divorced.
10. Lastly, the more money spent on an engagement ring and wedding can be indicative of a shorter marriage.
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