Divorce Is Trending in 2026

Divorce is trending in 2026, with beloved influencer couples like Kristy Sarah and Desmond Scott deciding to split and file for divorce, people are losing their faith in marriage. In this video, we break down the Divorce Effect — the growing trend of glorifying divorce, single life, and post-breakup “glow-ups” on social media. From influencer culture and public relationships to shifting gender dynamics, financial pressure, and unrealistic expectations, we explore why so many modern relationships are struggling — and why divorce has become so normalised. 00:00 - 00:33 intro 00:33 - 01:37 the divorce effect 01:37 - 05:17 no, it's not about your looks 05:17 - 07:07 you're not a wife, you're a servant 07:07 - 08:55 is it princess treatment or childcare? 08:55 - 11:00 the girl boss and the 'loser' dynamic 11:00 - 12:53 the online glorification of divorce & single life #divorce #influencercouple #tiktok