Studies show that you are 75% more likely to split with a spouse if you see a close friend or family member do so.

It drops to a 33% likelihood when it's a friend of a friend.

These are the reasons why.

1. It makes you question the sacrifices you have made for your relationship

Seeing you friend or family member break up and and suddenly have to face the fact that they left their lives behind for their spouses makes you wonder what you have been sacrificing for your relationship and whether it was worth it.

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2. You realise you miss the freedom that comes from being single

When you witness your newly single friend invest more in friendships and careers and hobbies you end up feeling left out. You may also miss the sexual freedom that comes from being single.

3. You question your reasons for being in a relationship

You may have entered a relationship because you were the only one who was single.

Source: Cosmopolitan