Women in Military are Twice as Likely to Divorce as Their Male Counterparts
March 9, 2011
Categories: Saving Your Marriage | Author: Harris Law Firm
Recent statistics from the Pentagon indicate that women in the military are twice as likely to divorce as their male counterparts. . In 2010, 7.8 percent of women in the military obtained a divorce, compared with 3 percent of military men. Women in the military also get divorced at higher rates than their peers outside the armed services.
Why military women are more burdened by divorce is unclear, but societal pressure is likely a factor.
One speculation is that while more traditional men join the military, women who are attracted to military life are less conventional — and perhaps less willing to stay in a bad marriage. About half of all married women in the military are married to a fellow service member, compared with less than 10 percent of military men. While it can be an advantage to be married to someone who understands military life, balancing two military careers can still pose a challenge.
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