No matter how much we talk about a liberalized society and equality between girls and boys, studies suggest otherwise. In a study conducted at the U.L.C.A, it has been found that married couples with daughters are more likely to divorce that those with sons. It doesn’t stop here; unmarried couples expecting a boy child are more likely to get married than those expecting daughters.

These statistics are really a revelation as the entire world talks about how there has been growing equality between genders, but it seems these are mere talks. Even today a girl child is considered a liability whereas a boy an asset. There are many explanations to this trend but nothing definite has been established yet.

It could be that a son motivates a father and this ensures that he works hard to maintain the relationship. It could be that the quality of life with a son is better than that with a daughter. Another theory suggests that boys are more likely to be devastated if the father leaves. These are speculations and nothing definitive has yet been concluded.

It has been also said that women with daughters are more likely to leave their husbands as they know with their daughters besides them they will never be lonely. This also explains why unmarried couples expecting daughters don’t get married. The women feel with a daughter coming in, she wouldn’t need a husband.

So, it isn’t exactly that a daughter is a liability and son an asset. It is a question of convenience and perhaps companionship.

If marriages are truly made in heaven, then, what goes wrong? Why we end up being with a misfit? Why we are desperate to sever the most cared-for relationship on this earth? After-all why are the divorce rates heaving? Reasons may be different, but myths are the same. And we will clear the whim-whams right here right now, without asking you to pay a visit to nearby psychiatrist or consultant. Believe me pals; this doubt-clearing session will definitely help you in positive living.

If you had always blamed men for their first step to the court room, reconsider your thought. Since, according to a recent research, nearly two-thirds of divorces are triggered by women. Perhaps it could be due to the nasty behaviour of males or provisions of the divorce law. For instance, Divorces actuated by women are much lower in the countries which allow a shared custody of children with the husband, in comparison to the majority of states, where chances of winning the sole rights over the custody is higher.

#Second myth- bad arguments and unhappiness at certain points in your marital life will definitely result in a divorce. Well, no, it may not. Relationships are like bumpy rides. Surface may not be easy smooth as you thought. Give yourself furiously to think before taking any crucial decision. In fact, as per the recent study, three-fifths of the formerly crestfallen married couples, now live happy married lives.

#Third myth- A popular myth suggests that the second nuptial is more successful than the former one because one sour relationship makes them learn all. It May be true in some cases, but divorce rates are believed to be higher in most of the second matrimonies.

#Fourth myth-Though broken marriages have rebound on children, but they tend to resurge relatively quickly after witnessing their parents heading separate ways. Contrary to popular belief, children are worst affected by ruptured marriages. In fact their effects leave an abiding imprint on their naive minds and they may have to pay for this in long term.

#Fifth myth- Giving birth to a child may prevent marital discords. Though, it is true to some extent, that the divorces are comparatively lower between couples having children. But couples having no children are still better off, for they do not have to tolerate each other every day for their children’s sake.