In the context of serial monogamy, a very high divorce rate is a natural and good thing, since it means more people are happier because they are free to abandon

In the context of serial monogamy, a very high divorce rate is a natural and good thing, since it means more people are happier because they are free to abandon inevitably souring relationships. The quasi mystical concept of soulmates is abandoned in this context, specially with the knowledge that very long lasting relationships usually take a decade or more of struggle (suffering) before the couple mutually surrenders and gives up trying to change their situation.