Why do some parents stay together when they are clearly not happy?

Because of their children and because they think staying together would be easier or would make the children happier than if they divorced..

Some parents tend to stay together even if they aren't happy because they are simply trying to keep the family together and to try to do what's best for the kids. If I was a parent and stayed together with my partner even though it was clear that I wasn't happy I would more than likely be doing it for the kids.

As an adult, there are many pragmatic reasons to stay together, as well as many pressures. A few reasons include: child stability (staying together for children's stability), monetary reasons (own a lot together and now they have to divide them, debt, and income security), they try to work it out, they do not believe in divorce, or they may be happy with each other, but other things around them do not make them happy (ie their jobs).

It may be for the sake of their child/children. Their growth is more important to them than what they prefer themselves. Children's early age is critical, and it is when they develop the most. Parents who don't want their children to grow up with some sort of resentment in them refrain from divorcing.

Sometimes it's for the children's sake, they think divorcing/separating could damage their kids. Or they feel that maybe things can get better with time. Some people find it very hard to give up something they thought was meant to be. Even if it's painfully obvious that it isn't going to work.

Some people are different. There is no one answer fits all.Some stay together for the sake of family or kids. Some may stay together for the sake of not seeing a marriage fail. Some do it for security in knowing that they have a partner and financial responsibilities. There can be so many reasons either one or a combination. If you are having an issue with your parents, perhaps you can speak with them about how you feel.

For their children. Children would be devastated if they had a choice to choose between mom and dad. I love both of my parents and I'm not choosing between either of them. I love them both and I want to live with them in the same house, not visiting each other on different days.

There are many reasons why people stay in unhappy relationships. Some are because of their children, some are financial status, some believe in their marriage vows. It's usually a combination of all of these factors, combined with a joint wish to choose to be "status quo" with their relationship. What do you think may be a factor?

When parents stay together, from what I've gathered, they stay together because they have a kid or kids. When it comes to their children, parents will do anything and everything they can to make the child happy. They want their family to stay together for the sake of the child.

There are so many things you have to consider when you're married and have kids. Also, some couples might not look happy together but they're just very very accustomed to have each others around and become less and less flirty over the years, but are still in love. The question is: are they keeping their kids safe, and happy? if you need to talk more about this please contact a listener :)