Top 5 Causes of Divorce in Nigeria

Top 5 Causes of Divorce in Nigeria

 Marriage is not a bed of roses and it takes a lot of patience and understanding from both partners to make it work.
However, there are time when a couple feels that they can no longer tolerate each other and would rather part ways and get a divorce.

   
The top 5 causes of divorce in Nigeria include:
1. High Expectations
There is need for couples to plan and spend within their means. Sometimes, one partner might come up with financial challenges that is beyond the couple. This is mostly common among women who keep comparing their husbands’ bank account with other wealthier men. The often result to divorce because they feel the partner cannot take care of them.

   
2. Interference from third party
Marriage is the union between two people, but there are situations where third parties are invited to settle issues between them. This becomes dangerous for the couple if the third party makes matters worse. The marriage can get out of hand and lead to divorce based on the advice from the third party.
3. Lack of trust
When two people get married, it is a big step because both are from different backgrounds and might find it difficult to trust each other. This might seem normal at the beginning but if it persists, then it can create serious problems in the marriage and eventually lead to divorce when there is no more trust between the couple.
4. Lack of Intimacy
The intimacy shared in marriages is part of what keeps the spark alive. If a marriage lacks intimacy it becomes dull over time. This lack of intimacy is common among career women and long distance marriages.

   
5. Lack of Proper Communication
When couples find it difficult to express how they feel to each other and they just drift apart over time. It is important to listen to your partner and to also open up and share your feelings with them.