TRACEY COX reveals 10 reasons why marriage is harder now than it was 10 years ago British expert Tracey Cox reveals the reasons why marriage is harder READ MORE: Should you lie about your sexual past? TRACEY COX reveals why it sometimes pays to keep quiet By Tracey Cox for MailOnline Published: 08:11, 29 May 2024 | Updated: 08:33, 29 May 2024 e-mail 4 View comments Is your relationship feeling the strain? You’re not imagining it: marriage IS tougher than it was ten years ago. The average couple faces a multitude of challenges that were different – or less pronounced – a decade ago. Economic instability, changing social norms, digital distractions and increased mental health issues are just some of the issues affecting modern marriages.

Here’s ten reasons, backed by research and statistics, why relationships are harder today. Tracey said working from home together can have a negative impact on communication and can mean we spend too much time together (stock Image) We’re anxious about the world Who wouldn’t be? The Israel/Palestine debate rages with angry protests and heart-breaking images flooding our screens. A third world war seems increasingly likely, AI threatens to take over our lives and crime and homelessness are at a highly visible all-time high.

Horrible things have always happened. But we didn’t hear about them all – let alone immediately. Having 24/7 access to the news leaves us informed but a little too informed.

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