Myth-Busting Mondays: How many marriages end in divorce in the UK?

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Divorce is no longer stigmatised as it once was, so people are less afraid of being judged by society for splitting up.

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Women have more rights and independence than they ever used to, so are both less likely to settle for poor treatment/being unhappy and know that they will be supported if they do leave. We have our own careers and aren't so afraid of being left with no money and no skills in the event of divorce.

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Society as a whole has changed from the "stiff upper lip" mentality of the early 20th century, so people won't just tolerate a bad situation but will do something to try to change it.

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The country has become less religious overall, so the pressure from the Church in favour of staying married is less.

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People have become more educated and more mobile, so are more likely to meet more different people and experience different ways of life than before, which both opens our eyes to life and people outside our local community (allowing you to realise that certain "norms" really aren't ok!) and makes cheating easier.

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Likewise, technology makes it easier to cheat.