1) Adultery is the most common reason cited for divorce. It is considered to be adultery when a spouse has a sexual relationship outside the marriage. Being committed to one another is what a marriage is built on, so it is only natural that infidelity defies the very definition of matrimony.

What are the top three reasons for divorce?

The most commonly reported major contributors to divorce were lack of commitment, infidelity, and conflict/arguing. The most common “final straw” reasons were infidelity, domestic violence, and substance use.