There are a variety of reasons for a couple to divorce, many of which are listed in the application for divorce or within the final divorce decree itself. The reasons for divorce of course differ between each couple and while they are verify, there are many research studies and polls that when combined with the reasons for divorce listed when people file, we have a fairly accurate accounting of the top 10. Here are the top 10 reasons for divorce listed currently for U.S. couples: Infidelity; Communication breakdown; Physical, psychological or emotional abuse; Financial issues; Sexual incompatibility; Boredom; Religious or cultural differences; Child rearing differences; Addictions; Differences in priorities or expectations within the marriage.