45 Per Cent of Divorcees Admitted to Doubts Before the Big Day

According to new research commissioned by a Manchester law firm, almost half of divorced people admitted to having doubts about their marriage before the big day.

The research, which polled 1,600 divorcees, found that many of the people surveyed didn't listen to their gut instincts before tying the knot and instead of enjoying their special day, a staggering 45 per cent of people spent that time worrying that the relationship was doomed.

Amanda McAlister, a divorce lawyer for Slater and Gordon, said:

"It's incredibly common for people to go into marriages with doubts. Some clients say they had an early instinct their marriage might not be successful and now regret not listening to that doubt.

"I would advise anyone considering marriage to think carefully, not only about long term compatibility, but also about protecting any children involved and their assets."

Among the reasons given for going ahead with the marriage despite doubts included pressure from family members, feeling it was too late to pull out and embarrassment at ending the engagement.

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