Survey Reveals Majority of Japanese Women Regret Marrying Their Husbands

The vast majority of Japanese women regret having married their husbands, according to a survey conducted by the company Presia, which interviewed 287 married Japanese women between the ages of 20 and 59.

According to the published results, around 70% of the participants stated that they regretted marrying their current husband. In addition, 54% said that if they could go back in time, they would not choose the same partner again.

Among the main factors cited for this regret in marriage in Japan, financial issues topped the list. Approximately 22.6% of respondents reported frustration for having accepted a lower income standard than they desired in a partner. Another 14.6% said they should have been more demanding regarding their husband’s financial responsibility before getting married.

The division of household chores also appeared as a relevant issue. About 11.1% of the women said they regretted underestimating their partner’s lack of cooperation in daily activities, a common problem in households where expectations about family roles are not well aligned from the start.

Interestingly, physical appearance was identified as the least problematic aspect. For 36.6% of the participants, lowering their standards regarding their husband’s appearance was not a source of regret, indicating that practical factors tend to outweigh visual attraction over the course of a marriage.

Although the numbers suggest a concerning scenario, it is important to consider the context in which the survey was conducted. Presia is a company specialized in matchmaking services and guidance for people interested in marriage. So far, it has not been detailed how the participants were selected to respond to the questionnaire.

If part of the respondents consists of users who frequent platforms focused on finding new relationships, this could directly influence the results. People who are satisfied with their married life tend not to seek out this type of service, which may artificially inflate the rates of regret in marriage in Japan presented by the study.

Another relevant point is that the reported regret does not necessarily mean a lack of feelings or affection. In many cases, financial difficulties become the most visible factor when a relationship is already facing various problems, acting as a catalyst for accumulated frustrations.