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14 Surprising Factors That Increase Your Likelihood of Divorce

The reasons people get a divorce are rather clear: different life goals, different financial goals, never-ending arguments, or too many extra hours, allegedly spent at work, to name just a…

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You had kids before marriage

According to a study conducted by the University of Oxford, unwed parents who have children are more likely to get divorced than couples who got married before having kids.

The same study revealed that the growing number of babies out of wedlock in the last 40 years has undermined the stability of marriages.

Whether you’ve had your kids before or after marriage, make sure you also check 8 Compliments You Shouldn’t Give to Your Kids.

 

Your partner is an extrovert

If your wife is a social butterfly, you should feel proud that you someone who likes to have fun and is fun to be around.

On the other hand, if your husband is the toast of the town, life and soul of the party and complete extrovert, you might want to stick by his side more.

That’s because according to a study published in Psychological Reports, extroversion increases the risks of divorce, especially among men.

More than that, according to the European Journal of Personality, extrovert men, who like to flirt, are more likely to be unfaithful to their partners, unlike women with similar traits. On that note, check out these 18 Social Media Habits That Are Still Considered Cheating.

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