When you look at the statistics, it becomes very clear that young marriages end at a higher rate. Technically, anyone who gets married before 32 years old has higher odds of divorce than they would if they waited. People who get married at a very young age, such as 18 through 21, have some of the highest divorce odds in the country.
As people get older, these divorce rates tend to drop. So why is it that youth appears to affect the stability of a marriage? Why does the age at which you get married influence whether or not your marriage will last? Here are a few potential reasons.
Growing apart
One thing that happens is that young couples tend to grow apart. A couple could get married right after high school, but then both people change a lot as they go to college or start their careers. Ten years later, they do not feel like the same people who got married initially.
Financial troubles
Couples often cite financial difficulties as the reason for their divorce, and this may be more common for young couples. It can be very expensive to buy a house and support a family. Someone who got married and had a child in their late teens or early 20s is going to have a lot more financial challenges than their peers.
Choosing the wrong partner
Many young couples say that they simply think they chose the wrong person to marry. They may not have had that much experience or spent that much time dating. They rushed into marriage and they eventually realize that it means they need to get a divorce.
If you are getting divorced this year, be sure you know exactly what legal steps you need to take while dividing property or custody time with children.