How to Not Get Divorced

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Let’s look at some quick stats:

• Those who make under $50k/year have a divorce rate of 45-55%

• Those who make over $500k/year have a divorce rate of 20-25%

  *US Census & University of Virginia data

And the kicker? Overall, studies find that divorced people have 77% less wealth than their married counterparts. That’s massive.

What’s going on with the higher divorce rates of those who make less income, and how do those who make more swing the odds in their favor? Many didn’t start out making more. What are they doing differently?

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One thing that *most* of my high-level clients have in common is that they are in stable, solid relationships. It’s something I noticed after years of doing this work. They’re in relationships they genuinely like, with people they genuinely love, enjoy, and respect.

In fact, most of these individuals have been with the same partner for 15+ years. They have been there through the initial days, the brutal building, and now share in the rewards. This goes against the common narrative of “don’t get married” or “don’t get distracted” that tends to happen online. The internet often spreads toxic stuff about men, women, and relationships in general, but you have to remember: that is not real life.

I’ll give you a peek behind the curtain of the ultra successful and their relationships so you might be able to apply these to your own life. Whether you are looking for a spouse and want to prepare early, or someone already married who wants to keep it solid. Here are some real, actionable tips on “how to not get divorced” as a high achiever.