Identify the potential problems adults may face when they divorce and differentiate between the typical negative impacts of divorce on men and women.

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The Answer is People divorce because some aspects of the marriage have become too difficult to endure, but they are often unaware of the future impact on other aspects of their lives. Among these future problems are 1) reduced incomes; 2) lost friendships (many couples have only other couples as friends); and 3) weakened relationships with their children-not only immediately but also when the children become adults.
Some research finds that women suffer from divorce more than men do since 1) their income, in particular, is lower. However, 2) men's intimacy needs are especially at risk. Some husbands rely on their wives for companionship and social interactions; they are unaccustomed to making their own social arrangements. 3) Divorced fathers are often lonely, alienated from their adult children and grandchildren.

Identify the Potential Problems Adults May Face When They Divorce