{"id":2163632,"date":"2024-01-31T04:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blame-women-for-high-divorce-rates-that-hurt-women-more-than-men\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T04:56:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:56:52","slug":"blame-women-for-high-divorce-rates-that-hurt-women-more-than-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blame-women-for-high-divorce-rates-that-hurt-women-more-than-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Women are unfairly blamed for high divorce rates, which actually have a greater negative impact on them than on men"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fblame-women-for-high-divorce-rates-that-hurt-women-more-than-men%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163632&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Divorce Month: A Paradox Followed \u200bby Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/h2>\n<p>January has earned the notorious title of &#8220;Divorce Month,&#8221; as\u2062 it witnesses the highest number of divorce filings in the United\u2063 States. It&#8217;s ironic that this month is followed by Valentine&#8217;s Day, \u200dconsidering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cotton-u-s-armys-affirmative-action-for-women-is-going-to-get-people-killed\/\" title=\"Cotton: U.S. Army\u2019s Affirmative Action For Women \u2018Is Going To Get People Killed\u2019\">high failure rates<\/a> of second and third\u200c marriages. The irony becomes\u2063 clear when we consider the struggles faced by divorced women.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it is often women, who were\u2063 promised sisterhood through feminism, that show insensitivity towards the struggles of divorced women. This insensitivity makes it even more challenging to strengthen marriages and bring about \u200cdivorce \u2063reform.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, women are the ones who initiate divorce more frequently, despite the fact that divorce hits women harder than men. Women experience an average decline\u2063 of 41\u200d percent in post-divorce household income, almost double the loss experienced by men. Additionally, they now have to bear the burden of life&#8217;s\u200b expenses alone, \u200cwhich can be a significant financial blow, especially for necessities and retirement.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that \u200bthe majority of divorces involve low-conflict \u2064marriages, not high-conflict ones involving\u2064 domestic \u2063violence. While husbands may be more likely to be\u200b unfaithful, they are also more likely to remain married after an affair.<\/p>\n<h2>Married Women: Lack\u2064 of Empathy and Gratitude<\/h2>\n<p>Shortly after my ex left, a female friend exclaimed how fortunate I was to be back in the dating pool. \u200dBut \u2064honestly, \u2062I would have preferred\u2062 someone reliable who could help with daily tasks and share \u2063financial responsibilities. Not to mention having an extra pair of hands when I&#8217;m sick.<\/p>\n<p>A woman in an online forum, who had been abandoned, expressed her frustration with people who had never experienced her situation telling \u2062her to move on. This seems to be a common pet peeve\u2064 among divorced women.<\/p>\n<h2>Women Hindering Divorce Reform<\/h2>\n<p>Forty-eight U.S. states allow &#8220;no-fault divorce,&#8221; enabling \u2063one spouse to unilaterally divorce the other without any specific reason. These laws are in violation of the\u200d 14th Amendment to the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, women\u200c were early supporters of this system. Some argue that these unconstitutional laws should remain in place, even though revoking \u2063them\u2064 would still allow fault-based divorce for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unacceptable-los-angeles-progressive-prosecutor-is-ignoring-a-sex-crime-crisis-according-to-internal-memo\/\" title=\"\u2018Unacceptable\u2019: Los Angeles Progressive Prosecutor Is Ignoring a Sex Crime Crisis, According to Internal Memo\u00a0\">cases involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">domestic violence<\/a><\/a>. It \u2064is important to note that\u200b most divorces involve low-conflict \u2062marriages, with boyfriends being more likely to be abusers\u200b than husbands. There are already extensive state and federal laws\u2064 protecting domestic violence victims.<\/p>\n<p>Even when\u200d modest reform\u200b bills have\u200b been proposed, specifically targeting low-conflict marriages and providing protections for victims of domestic violence, women have\u200c staunchly opposed \u2063any changes to divorce laws. I witnessed this firsthand \u200dwhile advocating for reform in Georgia. A group of \u200cwomen shut down \u200cour progress, claiming that any reform would endanger the lives of women. This was a misguided\u200b stance. While I understand the need to protect victims of abuse, it is crucial to work together for \u2064the\u200c greater good. Your cause is not the only one.<\/p>\n<p>Ladies, if you are contemplating divorce, take a moment to pause. Don&#8217;t let minor issues tear\u2062 your marriage apart. Put effort into strengthening your relationship\u200b and appreciate the blessings you have. Stand up for\u200d marriage in our culture, as it is often overlooked. Educate yourself about the consequences of \u200cdivorce and support divorce reform.<\/p>\n<p>Because for many of us, your actions and assumptions only make an already difficult situation even harder.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Beverly Willett is a former lawyer \u200cand co-founder of the Coalition for Divorce Reform. She is also the author of &#8220;Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200ddo\u200d some married women dismiss \u200bthe struggles of \u200cdivorced women \u2062and urge them to &#8220;move on&#8221; instead of offering sympathy and support?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Henomenon, where married women lack empathy and gratitude towards divorced women. This lack\u2063 of understanding and support only perpetuates \u200cthe challenges divorced women \u2063face\u200c in rebuilding their lives and finding happiness again.<\/p>\n<p>Divorce is not a decision taken lightly\u200c by\u200c anyone involved, especially women who often\u200d carry the emotional burden\u200d of the\u200b breakup. Instead of offering\u200c sympathy and support, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/while-everyone-else-is-kicking-themselves-for-voting-for-biden-college-educated-women-are-doubling-down\/\" title=\"While Everyone Else Is Kicking Themselves For Voting For Biden, College-Educated Women Are Doubling Down\">married women tend<\/a> to\u200d dismiss their\u200b struggles \u200band urge them to &#8220;move\u2064 on.&#8221; This dismissal ignores the pain, grief, and adjustments that divorced women go through.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, married women \u200dfail to \u2064recognize the privileges they enjoy in\u2063 their\u200c marriages. They may take for granted the emotional\u2062 and\u200d financial support they receive from their partners. It\u200d is these very privileges that many divorced women long for and struggle to find on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Another aspect that\u2062 exacerbates the lack \u2063of empathy is the stigma associated with divorce. Society still views\u200c divorce as a failure, and\u2064 this judgment is often\u200b projected onto divorced \u200cwomen.\u2064 Rather than \u2063being seen as individuals who\u2064 had the strength to leave an\u2062 unhappy and\u200d unhealthy marriage, they \u2064are labeled as failures and discarded.<\/p>\n<h2>Feminism and Divorce<\/h2>\n<p>Feminism, at its\u200c core, aims to empower \u2063women and dismantle gender inequalities. It seeks to \u200bcreate a society where women have\u200d equal rights and opportunities.\u200c However, the lack of empathy and support \u2062from some women \u2064towards divorce contradicts \u2064the\u200c feminist principles of sisterhood and solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>By standing \u200din solidarity with divorced women, feminists can play a vital role in dismantling the stigma surrounding divorce. They can advocate for reforms that address the financial insecurity faced by divorced women, as well as the emotional and social challenges they encounter.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, feminists can \u2064work\u200c towards\u200b promoting healthy relationships and marriages for all individuals.\u2062 This involves \u200baddressing the gender norms and expectations that shape marital\u200c dynamics,\u200b ensuring women have equal decision-making power, and\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doordash-customers-find-no-tip-leads-to-later-delivery\/\" title=\"No tip on DoorDash = delayed delivery.\">encouraging open communication<\/a> and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Divorce Month, followed by Valentine&#8217;s Day, represents a paradox in our society. While\u2063 divorce rates increase, celebrating love and relationships becomes\u200b the focal\u2063 point. It \u200bis essential to recognize the\u2062 struggles of divorced \u200cwomen and work \u200dtowards creating more empathetic and supportive communities.<\/p>\n<p>Married women should embrace empathy and gratitude by acknowledging the privileges they have in their marriages. By\u200c doing so, they can provide the support and understanding that divorced\u200d women often need during such challenging \u200ctimes.<\/p>\n<p>Feminism also has a critical role to play in addressing the issues faced by divorced women.\u2062 By standing \u2064together, feminists can \u200bchallenge the stigma\u200d surrounding divorce and\u200b advocate for social and economic reforms that create a more equitable society for\u200b all.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, by\u2062 promoting empathy, understanding, \u200dand \u2062equality, we can work towards\u200d stronger and healthier relationships and marriages, \u2062beyond just \u200cthe month \u200bof\u2064 love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January is dubbed Divorce Month, with the highest number of U.S. divorce filings. It&#8217;s ironic that Valentine&#8217;s Day follows, considering the high failure rates of second and third marriages. 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