When Divorce Was Inevitable: Real Stories from Ex-Couples

Divorce rates in the US have been around 42%, making marriage a bit of a gamble. Some former couples share the exact moments they knew their marriage was over. One Quora user recalls her daughter asking why she didn't divorce her verbally abusive husband. It was a wake-up call for her. In another story, a wife knew her marriage was doomed when her husband bought a car against their agreed budget. These stories show small issues can lead to big decisions. Sometimes, the signs are there even before the wedding. A woman realized her marriage was doomed when her future husband filled all the drawers with his clothes, showing he didn't want to share space. In rare cases, people know on their wedding night. One woman found her husband passed out drunk on their honeymoon suite, breaking a simple promise she'd asked of him. While these stories are personal, they offer insights into what can lead to divorce.