Men Should Be Concerned that Women Are Initiating Divorce More than 70% of the Time

While some argue that this is a sign of progress for women’s empowerment and independence, it still should be a cause for concern.

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Divorce isn’t something I would wish on anyone. There’s nothing quite like having all of these witnesses to the end of your relationship; lawyers and judges and mediators who are the only ones directly benefiting from your relationship’s demise.

In reality, nobody wins when it comes to divorce.

But let’s explore its particular impact on men now that over 70% of divorces are being initiated by their female partners.

For decades, the rate of women initiating divorce has been on the rise.

While some argue that this is a sign of progress for women’s empowerment and independence (as in, they’re leaving abusive or otherwise unfit partners), it still should be a cause for concern. Men may face significant financial and emotional consequences as a result of divorce.

Financial Impact

While it’s true that women often face worse economic consequences than men after divorce (according to several studies, women have a higher risk of…