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:"Divorce is associated with a multitude of outcomes related to health and well-being. Data from a representative community sample (N = 1,241) of St. Louis residents (ages 55–64) were used to examine associations between personality pathology and divorce in late midlife. Symptoms of the 10 DSM–IV personality disorders were assessed with the Structured Interview for DSM–IV Personality and the Multisource Assessment of Personality Pathology (both self and informant versions). Multiple regression analyses showed [[Paranoid personality disorder|Paranoia]] and [[Histrionic personality disorder]] symptoms to be consistently and positively associated with number of divorces across all three sources of personality assessment. Conversely, Avoidant personality disorder symptoms were negatively associated with number of divorces. The present paper provides new information about the relationship between divorce and personality pathology at a developmental stage that is understudied in both domains."<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3569846/ Personality Disorder Symptoms Are Differentially Related to Divorce Frequency] by Krystle L., Disney, Yana Weinstein, and Thomas F. Oltmanns, ''Journal of Family Psychology''. 2012 Dec; 26(6): 959–965.doi: 10.1037/a0030446</ref>

:"Divorce is associated with a multitude of outcomes related to health and well-being. Data from a representative community sample (N = 1,241) of St. Louis residents (ages 55–64) were used to examine associations between personality pathology and divorce in late midlife. Symptoms of the 10 DSM–IV personality disorders were assessed with the Structured Interview for DSM–IV Personality and the Multisource Assessment of Personality Pathology (both self and informant versions). Multiple regression analyses showed [[Paranoid personality disorder|Paranoia]] and [[Histrionic personality disorder]] symptoms to be consistently and positively associated with number of divorces across all three sources of personality assessment. Conversely, Avoidant personality disorder symptoms were negatively associated with number of divorces. The present paper provides new information about the relationship between divorce and personality pathology at a developmental stage that is understudied in both domains."<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3569846/ Personality Disorder Symptoms Are Differentially Related to Divorce Frequency] by Krystle L., Disney, Yana Weinstein, and Thomas F. Oltmanns, ''Journal of Family Psychology''. 2012 Dec; 26(6): 959–965.doi: 10.1037/a0030446</ref>

Alarmed at high rates of divorce within the Christian community, the Family Research Council tried to reverse that trend. They found that 85 percent of Christian couples either had no premarital counseling or only met once with their pastor.  Considering this to be unacceptable, they put together programs that require a minimum of 4 months premarital preparation including the taking of a premarital inventory and meeting with mentor couples.  This caused divorce rates to drop by 30% to 50% for those couples who adhered to the program.<ref>''Southern California Christian Times'', Feb 2000, Pg 14</ref>

{{Cquote|By far, the strongest predictors of divorce likelihood were histrionic personality disorder symptoms...

 

In its present-day iteration, the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder are in some ways very similar to [[narcissism]] to the point that some researchers believe the two to be virtually indistinguishable. However, people who would have a high histrionic symptom index would, in addition to being self-centered, be sexually seductive in an indiscriminate manner, overly theatrical, capable only of superficial feelings and relations with others, and unhappy when they are not the center of attention.

 

Thus, it's the people with histrionic personality disorder who are most likely to qualify for the distinction "drama queen." Their additional quality of being overly impressionistic also adds to the mix, meaning that individuals with histrionic symptoms make decisions on the basis of limited evidence. In other words, they jump to conclusions, often basing their decisions on gut instincts rather than careful analysis.<ref>[[https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201306/two-warning-signs-your-relationship-may-not-last Two Warning Signs That Your Relationship May Not Last] by Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP</ref>}}

 

== Narcissism and divorce ==

== Narcissism and divorce ==

[[File:Angry man on the phone.jpg|thumbnail|375px|right|[[Narcissistic rage]] is an outburst of intense anger or silence that can happen to someone with [[narcissistic personality disorder]].<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/narcissistic-rage ''What Is Narcissistic Rage, and What’s the Best Way to Deal with It?''], Healthline.com</ref>]]

[[File:Angry man on the phone.jpg|thumbnail|375px|right|[[Narcissistic rage]] is an outburst of intense anger or silence that can happen to someone with [[narcissistic personality disorder]].<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/narcissistic-rage ''What Is Narcissistic Rage, and What’s the Best Way to Deal with It?''], Healthline.com</ref>]]