Thanks to Cinderella and Snow White, we're often raised to
believe that women want that happily-ever-after fairy tale. Men, in turn, have tried
aimlessly to give women what they thought they wanted and needed—the ultimate
Prince Charming. But do those obsessive whims really improve marital longevity,
or will they make it more likely for you to wind up seeking your own Michigan divorce attorney?
A recent study shed light on just how bridal industry hype can save or ruin a
marriage.
Do All Fairy Tales
Lead to Real-Life Happily-Ever-Afters?
The modern multi-billion-dollar wedding industry would love everyone to think that every fairy tale happy endings. After all, building up unrealistic expectations and preying on dreams is the bread and butter of many marital-related businesses. This led to concerns as of a decade ago when fingers pointed to half of marriages ending in divorce.
The divorce rate in America is high, but it’s the last thing a couple wants to consider when planning nuptials. Nevertheless, marriage is big business. And, unfortunately, many couples will end up staring divorce in the eye if they focus too heavily on the marketing (wedding) instead of the actual product (partnership). After all, who needs to work on a relationship when “A Diamond Lasts Forever”?
The average 2013 wedding cost about $30,000, a record high. Many couples still want and believe they need that one “perfect” day they can look back on as the start of their personal fairy tale. But do higher-priced weddings with all the trimmings actually improve your chances of a successful marriage? A recent study challenges the promises and notions claimed by the bridal industry.
Can the Results of a Study Help You Avoid Contacting Your Michigan Divorce Attorney?
Results of a recent study at Emory University of 3,000 currently or previously married participants found a connection between higher wedding costs and the rate of divorce. Let’s start with the ring. Not every woman wants a golf ball on her hand, but many partners will shell out between $2,000 and $4,000 for that symbol of love and commitment. According to the study, those who spent that much on a bauble were 1.3 times more likely to divorce. A mid-range investment of $500 to $2,000 on a permanent token led to the best chances of longevity.
And the study didn't end there. Extending dating time to at least three years before proposing marriage decreases divorce rates by 39 percent. Annual joint-income households of $125,000 or more were 51 percent less likely to divorce. Those who spend less than $1,000 on the wedding were 53 percent less likely to divorce, versus couples who spend $20,000 or more. Higher wedding costs can drive divorce rates almost 50 percent higher compared to those who economize. Going on a honeymoon is essential if you want a 41 percent higher marital success rate. But the most surprising result involved the number of wedding guests. Those who had at least 200 guests at their nuptials were 92 percent less likely to divorce than couples who opted for a private affair.
So then, does this mean if you get you get a second mortgage on your home to afford your lady’s dream ring and then get married in a love chapel in Vegas your marriage is doomed? Probably not. This is just one study. But it’s clear enough that you need to go in level-headed and put your partnership before the party.
The modern multi-billion-dollar wedding industry would love everyone to think that every fairy tale happy endings. After all, building up unrealistic expectations and preying on dreams is the bread and butter of many marital-related businesses. This led to concerns as of a decade ago when fingers pointed to half of marriages ending in divorce.
The divorce rate in America is high, but it’s the last thing a couple wants to consider when planning nuptials. Nevertheless, marriage is big business. And, unfortunately, many couples will end up staring divorce in the eye if they focus too heavily on the marketing (wedding) instead of the actual product (partnership). After all, who needs to work on a relationship when “A Diamond Lasts Forever”?
The average 2013 wedding cost about $30,000, a record high. Many couples still want and believe they need that one “perfect” day they can look back on as the start of their personal fairy tale. But do higher-priced weddings with all the trimmings actually improve your chances of a successful marriage? A recent study challenges the promises and notions claimed by the bridal industry.
Can the Results of a Study Help You Avoid Contacting Your Michigan Divorce Attorney?
Results of a recent study at Emory University of 3,000 currently or previously married participants found a connection between higher wedding costs and the rate of divorce. Let’s start with the ring. Not every woman wants a golf ball on her hand, but many partners will shell out between $2,000 and $4,000 for that symbol of love and commitment. According to the study, those who spent that much on a bauble were 1.3 times more likely to divorce. A mid-range investment of $500 to $2,000 on a permanent token led to the best chances of longevity.
And the study didn't end there. Extending dating time to at least three years before proposing marriage decreases divorce rates by 39 percent. Annual joint-income households of $125,000 or more were 51 percent less likely to divorce. Those who spend less than $1,000 on the wedding were 53 percent less likely to divorce, versus couples who spend $20,000 or more. Higher wedding costs can drive divorce rates almost 50 percent higher compared to those who economize. Going on a honeymoon is essential if you want a 41 percent higher marital success rate. But the most surprising result involved the number of wedding guests. Those who had at least 200 guests at their nuptials were 92 percent less likely to divorce than couples who opted for a private affair.
So then, does this mean if you get you get a second mortgage on your home to afford your lady’s dream ring and then get married in a love chapel in Vegas your marriage is doomed? Probably not. This is just one study. But it’s clear enough that you need to go in level-headed and put your partnership before the party.
Contact
your Michigan divorce lawyer if your "happily" isn't so
"ever-after."
Femminineo Attorneys
Michigan Divorce Help
110 S Main St #200
Mt Clemens, MI 48043
United States
(586) 954-9500
http://www.michigandivorcehelp.com/
Michigan Divorce Help
110 S Main St #200
Mt Clemens, MI 48043
United States
(586) 954-9500
http://www.michigandivorcehelp.com/
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