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Break-ups on the rise among UAE expats

Separation might be the potion prescribed by therapists for some dying marriages. But the formula to rediscover the spark of love seems to have gone wrong for many men and women in the UAE.

  • By Anjana Sankar, Senior Reporter
  • Published: 00:03 June 13, 2008
  • Gulf News

  • Many marriages have deteriorated beyond redemption because of couples are forced to separate due to work and other commitments.
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Dubai: Separation might be the potion prescribed by therapists for some dying marriages. But the formula to rediscover the spark of love seems to have gone wrong for many men and women in the UAE.

Forced to live away from their partners for long years due to work and other commitments, many marriages have deteriorated beyond redemption. As a result, break-ups and divorces are increasing among couples. For instance, official statistics from Kerala, which has a chunk of Indian expatriates in the UAE, indicate a steady increase in divorces, and counsellors have pointed out the "Gulf factor" as one of the major reasons.

Experts say that extra-marital affairs are also on the rise, as people tend to seek emotional security and intimacy out of conventional relationships to combat loneliness.

Psychologists say that marriages that have to endure long separation may be more problematic. Distressed couples who spoke to Gulf News said they regret their decision to leave their spouse behind to make a living in the Gulf, because the physical distance has further alienated them from their partners.

Do you live without your family for financial reasons? How has that affected your personal realtionships?Tell us at letter2editors@gulfnews.com or fill in the form bellow to send your comments.


Your comments


I have a flat in Sharjah but my parents wanted my wife to stay with them in Al Ain since my father is working in Al Ain and has a big flat there. So now I only meet my wife once a week. It is causing me a great distress.
Ali
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2008, 14:00

Yes, it is certainly affecting peace in our marriage. It is so hard to find cheap flats here and people are forced to send their families back home.
Kavita
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2008, 13:48

My husband and I have decided to leave our child in our home country because we can't afford the rate of apartments here.
Neel
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2008, 11:06

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