With as many as 25 300 divorces granted in 2016 alone of which most lasted less than 10 years.
Some well known SA celebs have recently fallen into the divorced category too.
Problems start creeping in when spouses get the feeling they are not heard and respected.
The spouse then tends to withdrawal and this only leads to more assumptions and suspicions.
Once this starts to happen, the couple starts to drift apart, ending in divorce.
Money issues affect the whole family.
When it comes to abuse whether it be physical or emotional, this is also a cause for divorce.
Irene claims that deep childhood trauma is often the cause for abuse.
This results in the divorce been drawn-out and costing more than the couple can afford.
She says that parents should always remember that their children did not opt for their parents to get divorced.
She highlights that a strong and healthy relationship is built around fluid and constant communication.
Irene says that spouses can actually experience withdrawal when they feel unloved.
This is a major contributor to divorces.
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