We’re Done! Top 12 Reasons Why People Break Up

Research published in the Journal of Family Psychology shows that breakups increase psychological distress and reduce life satisfaction. Both men and women cited ‘growing apart’ and ‘arguments’ as the top two factors. ‘Lack of respect’ was a more important factor for women than men, as were ‘money problems,’ ‘not sharing household responsibilities,’ and ‘domestic violence.’

1. Grew apart
2. Arguments
3. Unfaithfulness
4. Lack of respect
5. Different interests
6. Moved
7. Money problems
8. Not sharing housework
9. Difficulties with sex
10. Domestic violence
11. Not having children
12. Drinking/drugs/gambling

Source: Forbes