DNA quizzed once-separated celebrities about what they think is the biggest culprit in the Indian context of divorce.

Mumbai: In a recent survey by a group of British and American scientists, the top three reasons for arguments leading to a divorce or separation on both sides of the Atlantic are sex, money and in-laws, though not necessarily in that order. DNA quizzed once-separated celebrities about what they think is the biggest culprit in the Indian context:

Raell Padamsee, theatre person: In the Indian context, it is certainly the arguments over in-laws which is the major reason. Though now we have more nuclear families, the influence of in-laws still remains. Unfortunately, the Indian man is still a mamma's boy. Today, both the man and the woman are working, and the willingness to compromise is dwindling.

Harsh Chhaya, actor: Money and sex is not really a big deal among Indian couples, but in-laws definitely are, and involves much discussion and debate at home. Also the fact that more and more women prefer to become professionally independent may not sit well with most traditional minded man.

Poonam Dhillon, actor: Arguments over sex are not that predominant among Indian couples. In-laws are a major reason why Indian couples get into disagreements. The husband is often torn between his wife and mother. Often disagreements over how to bring up the kids also contributes to major problems. Given the times today, when both the spouses are outgoing, there can also be some serious rifts caused by differences in their socialising habits.

Pooja Ghai, tv actor: By and large, Indian couples are still very conservative and sex does not play a very dominant role in deciding the fate of a relationship. In-laws are a big factor, but given the changing times, money is a big issue. With more women pursuingcareers, traditional Indian men aren't that comfortable with their wives earning more that them. The competition between husbands and wives can get stiff, and women today are in no mood to compromise.

Rita Dhody, fashion consultant: There could be so many reasons for arguments between married couples like in-laws, sex or money. But according to me, the biggest reason why relationships fall apart is due to the lack of communication and partners not willing to listen to each other. You may have issues arising over money or in-laws, but if we totally stop hearing out our partners, there can be no solution for anything.

Bottomline

While few people were willing to go on record about how big a role sexual compatibility played in the dynamics of a relationship, one happily married couple -- Shaan and Radhika -- were more forthcoming on the subject. "Sex is a taboo subject in Indian society. The 'scheming mom-in-law' is also an almost archaic concept now and changing with time. Between us, probably the lack of quality time spent with each other is a major issue. Though it is now an effort, we make time once a week to be by ourselves alone," says Radhika.