By Ashley Young–
Finder Canada, a company which aims to help Canadians improve their financial decisions, has published the research findings of the proportion of Canadian couples that have split as a result of the pandemic.
The research revealed the proportion of Canadians who split up, due to the stresses of national lockdowns, established to combat the spread of the virus.
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Researchers found that 25 per cent of Canadians aged 18-24, have experienced a pandemic split- the most of any age group. 17 per cent of Canadians aged 35-44 are splitting at slightly more than the national average of 14 per cent.
Breakups among British Columbia couples came up as the third highest in the country at 17 per cent with Nova Scotia, ahead at 21 per cent and Quebec taking the top spot with 23 per cent.
Nearly a quarter at 21 per cent of those in the age range of 35-44-year-old Canadians said that COVID-19 has hurt their relationship.
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Quarantine Quirks
The statistics revealed that under half of Canadians are Nationally, 61 per cent of men. are much more bothered by their partner’s ‘quarantine quirks’ than 46 per cent of women.
Of the number surveyed, 13 per cent, both sexes report being equally irritated about spending ‘too much time together.’
The research revealed that 17 per cent of men are over twice as irritated as women (8 per cent) about their partner’s online overspending.
Nearly 13 million Canadians highlighted cabin fever was their most significant stressor heading into 2021.
Cabin fever refers to psychological symptoms that a person may experience when confined to their home for extended periods.
Symptoms of cabin fever includes feelings of restlessness, irritability, and loneliness. Over 50 per cent of Canadians aged 55-64 say they are had struggled with cabin fever.
Primary Stressor
Closely following cabin fever, 40 per cent of Canadians reported the rise in COVID-19 cases as a primary stressor. Other stressors include political chaos, balancing work, virtual school, relationships and nearly 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about finances.
Nicole McKnight, spokesperson for Finder Canada said it is time to have a tough-love talk about personal finance.
“Millions of Canadians could easily find themselves suddenly single, unprepared and having to make difficult financial decisions like selling a property during COVID, splitting assets and finding an affordable place to live,” McKnight said.
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