Deciding to end a marriage is one of life’s hardest transitions. It might surprise you that lack of commitment drives 75% of marital dissolutions, making it the single most cited reason for divorce. But acknowledging that reality is the first step toward focusing on what comes next. If you’re facing this situation, you’re not alone. The divorce rate in Texas was roughly 2.7 per 1,000 residents as of 2023, and women initiated about 70% of filings statewide.