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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Divorce Rates are Rising – Is the Recession Ending?

One of the rare positives accompanied by the recession which began in 2008 has been a drop in the divorce rate. Over the past two and a half years, the number of divorces filed across the country has been steadily declining.

There is a logical reason for this association. Many unhappy couples simply cannot afford to end their marriage during tough economic times. As a result, many of these couples are trapped in failing marriages due to financial constraints.

However, it is unlikely that the forced prolonging of these marriages will ultimately rekindle the spark that has been lost. When money is tight, it often increases the tension in a relationship. It is rare to find a couple that can step back from their economic woes to focus on repairing their marriage.

Recently, the divorce rate has begun rising for the first time since late in 2008. Could this be a sign that the recession is finally coming to an end? It will probably take a little time to determine this for certain, but a rising divorce rate is often a good predictor that better economic times are around the bend.

Of course, no one ever likes to see the divorce rate rising. However, unhealthy marriages will always exist, and it is nice to know that people will once again have the financial freedom to end these relationships and get a fresh start on life.

 
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