I disagree , because in my opinion divorce rates have gone up not because we started choosing our own partners , but because , we as individuals are no longer as patient, flexible,forgiving, compromising and sacrificing as were the previous generations ....
Totally agree. But I would also like to add that getting a divorce has become easier to get for women as well. Back in the day there were less option for a woman because she was so dependent on her hubby. But with women being more and more educated and capable of financial independence - she has less of a reason to stay in a marriage if in her opinion it's not working out.