Why do men say they are divorced: Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
In recent years, the divorce rate has continued to rise, and the phenomenon of men filing for divorce has also triggered widespread discussion. This article combines hot topics and data analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days to explore the main reasons why men initiate divorce and provide structured data support.
1. Popularity list of divorce-related topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's reasons for divorce | 128.6 | Baidu/Weibo |
| 2 | midlife marital crisis | 95.2 | Zhihu/Douyin |
| 3 | Financial stress leads to divorce | 87.4 | Toutiao/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Communication barriers between couples | 76.8 | Xiaohongshu/Station B |
| 5 | Divorce cooling off period effect | 68.3 | Weibo/Zhihu |
2. Five core reasons why men file for divorce
According to data from psychological counseling agencies and marriage registries, the main reasons why men initiate divorce are as follows:
| Cause classification | Proportion | Typical performance | age range |
|---|---|---|---|
| economic pressure | 32% | Income gap and conflict of consumption concepts | 30-45 years old |
| Emotional indifference | 28% | Long-term lack of intimate communication | 35-50 years old |
| conflict of values | 18% | Educational philosophy/lifestyle differences | 25-40 years old |
| affair factor | 15% | Marital infidelity (including mental infidelity) | 40-55 years old |
| family relations | 7% | Conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and other relatives’ intervention | 28-38 years old |
3. Typical case analysis
Judging from recent hotly debated cases on the Internet,economic factorsBecoming a new trend for men to file for divorce. A case shared by a financial blogger showed that a couple who had been married for 8 years had a family debt of 2 million due to the wife’s blind investment, and the husband finally chose to divorce. The topic received 2.3 million likes on Douyin, and most men in the comment area expressed understanding.
Psychological counselor @Marriage Observation pointed out:"Modern men pay more attention to the practical function of marriage. When their economic security is threatened, the pressure of traditional 'family breadwinner' will prompt them to choose to cut their losses."
4. Comparison of regional differences
| area | Male voluntary divorce rate | main contradiction | average age at marriage |
|---|---|---|---|
| first tier cities | 41% | Work stress/childcare costs | 6.2 years |
| New first-tier cities | 38% | Real estate allocation/career development | 7.5 years |
| Third and fourth tier cities | 29% | Relative intervention/income gap | 9.1 years |
| County and rural areas | 17% | Traditional concepts/children’s education | 12.3 years |
5. Expert suggestions and reflections
The latest report from the Marriage and Family Research Association shows:72% of divorced men hesitate for 1-3 years before making a decision, but only 23% will actively seek professional help. It is recommended that couples should establish a regular communication mechanism, especially to maintain transparent communication in terms of financial planning and emotional needs.
Gender relationship expert Li Ming reminds:"Divorce is not the only way to solve problems. Men also need to overcome the habit of 'silent coping' and express their true thoughts and needs in a timely manner."Modern society is going through a period of transformation in the concept of marriage, and understanding the thinking patterns under gender differences is crucial to maintaining marriage.
The statistical period of the data in this article: November 1-10, 2023. Data sources include Weibo hot search list, Baidu Index, Zhihu hot list and public data from the Civil Affairs Bureau.
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