Is your commute at least 45 minutes long? If it is, studies say that you could be facing higher odds of getting a divorce. According to some reports, your odds go up by roughly 40%.
While that certainly doesn’t guarantee a divorce, it is clearly more likely than it would be for someone who worked much closer to home. But why does the length of your commute have any effect on your marriage in the first place?
2 potential issues
The first issue is simply that a long commute means that someone is away from home and away from their spouse and/or children for a significant amount of time. If someone spends more than an hour driving every day, it adds up. Their spouse may start to feel like they don’t see them, or they could miss important events in their children’s lives like talent shows, sporting events, graduations and much more. Even for couples who don’t have children, not spending enough time together can cause them to grow apart.
The second issue is that the long commute may only be part of the equation. Perhaps the person also has a highly demanding job, and they are very dedicated to their career. There can sometimes be conflicts if it appears that they’re more dedicated to their career than they are to their family. If their spouse feels like they come second to the job, the romantic relationship between the two people can begin to deteriorate.
Do you believe that you and your spouse are moving toward divorce this year? If so, you need to know about all of your legal options.
