'Availability of more options', the biggest reason for divorce in India?

In India, marriage is not only a union of two individuals but also a union of families, deeply rooted in religious, cultural and social traditions. It is a sacred bond, a commitment to support and cherish each other through life’s ups and down.

However, in the recent years, India has experience a noticeable increase of ‘divorce’. From celebrities to common people, everyone is just randomly getting married and then divorcing each other. Every time, you open your social media, you will come across someone or the other divorcing.

While divorce is a topic that is still debatable, the rising cases can be a matter of serious concern. So, what can be the reasons for the increase divorce rates? An X user asked the question and sparked a debate online, with netizens flooding the comments section.

What according to you is the biggest reason for #Divorce today ??

— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) July 18, 2024

“Major reasons are - Confusion over gender roles, excessive ambition, unrealistic expectations, and a loss of family values,” commented a user.

Another user shared, “• Girls want every kind of freedom in their married life; • Girls don’t want to take any responsibility; • Girls don’t want to get involved with the in laws; • Girls want their husband to handover all his money to her and don’t ask any questions.”

“Men starts walking on the path of their father but women are not ready to take responsibility like their mother after marriage,” shared another user.

“Availability of options that attract and want of something better all the time,” shared another user.