Question by chimoske: What is/are the root cause(s) of the increase in marriage breakups in Western countries, be it UK or the USA?
By statistics marriages in developed countries (Western countries) are more likely or prone to breakups than those from developing countries.Does the individualistic culture of Western countries contribute to these marriage breakups?

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Answer by The Space Kitth
Yes. Not only that, but “Generation Zero”, a.k.a. the Hippies and Post-War Generation that decided that individual happiness and rebellion, sexual freedom, and a TOTAL AND UTTER LACK OF APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES when raising their children has led us down a path where the generation after the hippies were emotionally damaged, mentally damaged, and unable to form proper relationships with THEIR partners due to their lack of coping mechanisms, stability, and boundaries.    Read more...