Four things you can learn about healthy relationships from divorce!

53% of marriages end in divorce in New York state. So if I said to you, there’s a 53% chance when you walk out the front door today, you’re going to get hit with a bowling ball. You would either stay inside or, at a minimum, you would wear a helmet.

When I purchased my first home the closing agent made me fill out 50 forms, explaining that I understand the lead paint disclosures. I understand the loan; I understand everything about what I’m purchasing.

But you don’t get that right before you get married, no disclosures, no 50-page documents. But you sure as hell get that if you go down the route of divorce.

Marriage is a significant legally binding contract, but most people have zero idea of this easy-to-grasp facet of information.

So what does all this mean? What are some common reasons people get divorced and what can we learn from them to avoid that same fate?

1. Over-communicate

When you’re in a relationship you have to be very explicit about what you want and quite frankly what you expect. Be honest, “If this doesn’t…