A recent study has identified periods of the year when a couple is more at risk of signing a divorce.

According to a study conducted by sociologists at the University of Washington, couples are more likely to sign divorce papers in March and August.

The theory emerged after a long search for divorce petitions in the state of Washington between 2001 and 2017, when the numbers rose sharply in March and August.

The reason for the split? Both months come after the vacation period, and unfulfilled expectations of quality time together are the driving force behind divorce filings.

At a press conference, Professor Julie Brines explained: "People tend to expect holidays with high expectations, despite the disappointments they may have had in previous years. They represent certain periods of the year when there is an expectation or opportunity for a new start, a restart, something different, a transition to a new period of life. It's a cycle of optimism, in a way. "

And then from optimism to pessimism. However, there are many who manage to get into the cycle of optimism even after disappointments.