Divorce

A decade-long observational study reveals that high-conflict divorces are associated with a lasting increase in medical visits and prescriptions. The findings suggest that the physical toll of relationship hostility begins years before the marriage legally ends.

The growing political divide between men and women might have roots in the family. A recent study shows that partnered fathers who worry about an impending divorce increasingly lose trust in democratic institutions over time.

A new study reveals a striking paradox: children who experience parental loss or divorce often develop exceptional moral maturity. However, this forced ethical growth masks deep emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, and a lack of social support.

Despite being a major life stressor, divorce does not appear to leave a lasting physical imprint on brain structure or increase dementia risk biomarkers, according to new research.

Do same-sex couples face the same marital challenges as opposite-sex pairs? New data indicates that the drivers of relationship stability shift depending on who is marrying whom, particularly regarding finances and origin.

Does relationship history predict how you age? For baby boomers, a stable marriage is linked to better health and happiness after age 60.

The dissolution of a marriage may cast a long shadow on children’s health. A new study links parental divorce during childhood to a 61 percent increased risk of stroke in adults over age 65.

A review in Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation challenges simple views on alcohol and marriage. Researchers found that while drinking fuels violence, couples with matching habits—even heavy ones—often face lower divorce risks than those with mismatched patterns.

Why do lesbian couples divorce more often than others? A recent Finnish study offers news insights into this question, finding that differences in family history and relationship timing help explain the pattern—but don’t fully resolve the mystery.

A new study explores how people respond when they're dumped, revealing sadness, curiosity, and distraction as the most common reactions.

New research challenges long-standing assumptions about gender differences in predicting relationship breakups.

A recent study reveals how grey divorce reshapes parent-child relationships: while fathers face decreased contact and closeness, mothers and their adult children often see strengthened bonds, highlighting the varied impact of late-life separations on family dynamics.

A study spanning two decades reveals that individuals divorcing after age 50 experience heightened depression, worsened by estrangement from adult children. Surprisingly, while finding a new partner temporarily eases symptoms, the positive effect diminishes over time, highlighting the complex interplay...

A landmark study dives into how divorce predictors in the U.S. have evolved from the 1950s to 2010s, revealing shifts due to race and education. Despite societal changes, factors like marrying young and lacking a degree increasingly forecast marital dissolution.