Top Ten Reasons for Divorce

I have been reflecting upon John 17. Jesus prays for the unity of the church. Sunday is also Mother's Day, which often makes me think of the importance of family. His concern for unity has made me think of the many forces that divide families. Here is a list.  Consider them warning signs.

The Top 10 Reasons People Get Divorced

 1. Getting in for the wrong reasons

 2. Lack of individual identity

 3. Becoming lost in the roles

 4. Not having a shared vision of success

 5. The intimacy disappears

 6. Unmet expectations

 7. Finances

 8. Being out of touch ... literally

 9. Different priorities and interests

 10. Inability to resolve conflicts

 --Lisa L. Payne, Kim Olver, "The top 10 reasons people get divorced," yourtango.com. Retrieved December 30, 2015.