When Do Divorced Americans Really Want to Say ‘I Do’ Again? A Surprising Look at Remarriage Desires!

The survey results revealed that many respondents expressed a desire to remarry under specific circumstances. Notably, 33.2% of male participants cited feeling the need to remarry when faced with “subject to ridicule.” In comparison, 34.0% of female respondents mentioned “used goods” as their primary motivation, marking the highest proportions for each gender.

Further insights from the male respondents included “used goods (30.4%),” “people with defects (22.3%),” and “ineligible for marriage (14.1%).” In contrast, female participants indicated “ineligible for marriage (28.1%),” “subject to ridicule (22.7%),” and “people with defects (15.2%)” as their key motivators for considering remarriage.

In response to these findings, Dong-kyu Son, CEO of Only-You, remarked, “Expressions like ‘used goods,’ ‘people with problems,’ and ‘ineligible for marriage’ are frequently encountered in comments on divorce and remarriage-related articles. Additionally, various TV programs often trivialize divorce and singlehood. When individuals who have experienced divorce encounter these societal judgments, it can be emotionally painful, prompting a strong desire to escape their single status through remarriage.”

Furthermore, the survey asked about the types of couples that would ignite a divorced individual’s desire to remarry. Male respondents favored “couples who eat home-cooked meals together (29.3%)” and “taking care of a sick spouse (24.2%).” In contrast, female respondents leaned toward “couples who go to the supermarket together (30.1%)” and “couples who handle household affairs together (24.2%)” as the most compelling factors.