Women initiate divorce much more often than men. In a recent five-year study, divorces were initiated by women 69 percent of the time, and by men 31 percent of the time. Men are often caught off guard by their wives’ request for a divorce, and experience regret over the amount of effort they put into the relationship. Many men experience feelings of regret and despair for many years after separating from their former-wives.
‘I Regret it Everyday’: Men Open Up About How Their Marriages Ended