In the United States, more than 20 percent of first marriages end within five years, and 48 percent of marriages break 20 years in.
And according to a study released Tuesday, the ratio of males to females in the workplace could play a role in a marriage’s demise.
The study showed that married individuals have a higher risk of divorce when the “adult sex ratios” of their office present more members of the opposite sex.
This proved especially true for men, especially those who are more highly educated.
The data showed thousands of divorces and very clear trends, some of which didn’t have to do with sex ratios at the office.
It could also be that being around more members of the opposite sex simply means there are more opportunities to meet a new partner.
But if you are going through some relationship issues, scientists luckily have some advice on how to deal with that heartache. »