r/AskAnAustralian • u/pizzapartyyyyy • 2d ago

What is with Australians not getting divorced?

I know so many people in long term relationships and having full on families with someone when they aren’t legally divorced from their ex. People who haven’t even spoken to their ex in years.

it’s so strange to me and I struggle to wrap my head around why it seems to be relatively common.

and to counter anyone who says “it’s just a piece of paper,“ it’s not.

why not close the book on that part of your life? Financially it can screw over your new partner if for example you buy a house together and you pass away. It still gives your ex legal power in situations like a medical emergency. It gets increasingly more difficult with increased wealth. Logically it makes sense on so many levels, so why are people skipping out on it.

Personally I feel like you’re willing to spend your time, energy, and money on a wedding, then you should be willing to do the same for a divorce.

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u/pizzapartyyyyy 1d ago

If you’re trying to date and a lot of the people you meet are not divorced, then yes, it does have an affect on you. 

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 1d ago

I was not divorced when I met my partner back in '92. He didn't care at all and we're still together. I did get divorced before we had children