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syag, there are marriage horror stories in every community; I asked for evidence, because the facts are that divorce is less common, so an equally weighted fact would be necessary to counter the logical conclusion to be drawn from that fact, namely that chasidim are more successful than others in this area.
As for my grouping of ideas as “common sense” – you’re free to disagree. As for where I get my information from regarding women, it’s not assumptions, but I’m not a researcher either – ive been involved with enough people enough times to see patterns, and yes, our girls are more infleunced by non jewish culture than boys who sit and learn the whole day – are there boys who sit and learn who are influenced? sure, and there are many, many girls who have strong hashkofos, but the phenomenon is real.
in addition, what do you think happens after a 19 year old leaves seminary and goes straight to college and work? the same thing that happens to a boy who does that after going for a year to israel after high school, and unless the girl or boy does something to fortify themselves, the influence is extremely difficult to avoid.