That was many moons ago, and regret statistics are hard to come by. But more recent studies confirm that, indeed, between 32% and 50% of people do regret having made the move. These people wish they had worked harder at their relationships and stayed married. The exact percentages depend on who did the studies.

Is life really better after divorce?

Still, life can—and often does—get better after divorce. According to research, women are often a lot happier after divorce than men are. Some find a new passion, or reconnect with an old one.

Are most second marriages happier?

Probably the number one issue working against second marriages is step-children. However, we should also mention that there is no evidence that even in the successful ones, couples are happier re-married versus staying single, or their second marriage is any better than their first one.