Apparently we’ve one of the lowest divorce rates in the world

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1. Given how relatively recently we even legalized it, thats hardly surprising.

2. I’m doing my bit to bring it up

3. I believe Irish first-time brides and grooms are among the oldest in the world (Irish people now typically marry in their mid 30s), which is probably why the divorce rate is so low.

4. My cousin is 3 times divorced. I’m never getting married so.. it balances out

5. Because it’s almost impossible to get one.

6. Well my parents are divorced but not officially so, because of the costs associated with the process

7. Anyone who thinks that a high divorce rate is a good thing is off their trolley
   Of course in situations of spousal abuse it is necessary. But casual divorce can really mess up children and can cause mental illness and sociological problems.
   A stable loving home with both parents present is the best thing for children and divorce should not be seen as a “good” thing

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9. That’s because it was illegal.

10. People can’t afford to divorce, one of the couple will be made homeless

11. It’s cause it takes ages to get divorced in Ireland, it is very complicated, costs a lot of money and people are small minded and judge the ones that want to divorce.

12. It’s the pre marriage course doing its job 🙂

13. I don’t think that sounds like a healthy thing lol only in the last decade has the stigma around divorce began to fade. My mom, not my grandma, MY MOM, had to leave the civil service (her job) when she got married. It was just something they did not even that long ago.

14. Can’t divorce if you never get married.

15. cause it takes about 10 years to get divorced in ireland.

16. Good catholic shame

17. That’s bullshit. This does not count separated couples, sexless marriages and couples which are together just for the kids or fear of being judged. Give Ireland another 10 years and all these cases will end up in divorce.
    You can’t beat the fact that about 5 out of 10 couples eventually end up in divorce and this number only goes up.

18. It’s because it’s so difficult to actually divorce someone. I got married in the UK and from start to finish my divorce took a little over 3 months once the decision was made. In Ireland it’s closer to 3 years between the additional red tape and all the extra messing.

    It’s a bit like celebrating that the kids don’t watch as much tv as the neighbours because you’ve thrown it out the window

19. I think Ireland is more rooted in a Christian family culture than say, to the UK. This is what I observed, that the family culture is very strong, and views are conservative. Mothers, mothers in law are treated with a lot of respect.

20. I know so many ‘casual’ divorcees so they never actually get divorced legally but have been separated years. My partners parents haven’t been together for years now but they never went through the legal process due to the wait and costs etc. I know multiple families like this so I suspect that plays into it. Also the fact Irish people marry a lot later on now probably plays into it too

21. Maybe it’s because it used to take ages to get the divorce approved ?? That’s what I heard from many locals

22. Small island, less choice/temptation

23. I think it’s because Irish people are more likely to stay together miserable and worry what others think thank you bite the bullet and divorce.

24. We are just used to getting screwed by people we don’t like.

25. Thank tinder for keeping all those marriages together

26. We would have to be getting married to get divorced. We have one of the highest average ages for both getting married and also having kids. Both in the mid 30’s.