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It turns out that when it comes to love, some states are better at saying “I don’t” than “I do.” A new study has blown the lid off America’s divorce capitals, and spoiler alert: If you’re in New Mexico or West Virginia, you might want to rethink that engagement ring. Both states top the charts, with a whopping 13,100 divorced people per 100,000 residents. That’s a whole lot of “It’s not you, it’s me” per capita.

Not far behind, Nevada—home of the famous drive-thru chapel and, apparently, the drive-thru divorce—ranks second with 13,000 divorces per 100,000 residents. And tied for third? Kentucky, Maine, and Oklahoma, each boasting 12,600 divorced folks per 100,000 residents. Looks like bourbon, lobster, and cowboy boots aren’t enough to keep people together after all.

But let’s talk about the real shocker here: Where’s California? How did the state that brought us celebrity breakups, $400-an-hour divorce lawyers, and entire TV shows about relationship drama not even crack the top ten? Hollywood practically runs on scandalous divorces—yet somehow, California is out here playing the role of a committed partner. Jennifer Lopez has been married five times, for crying out loud!

Meanwhile, Oregon secures fourth place with 12,300 divorces per 100,000 residents. Following close behind in fifth place, Arkansas and Florida sit at 12,200 per 100,000 residents. You’d think retirees in Florida would have figured things out by now, but it seems shuffleboard tournaments aren’t enough to keep couples together.

For those who believe in second (or third) chances, Indiana and Montana take the sixth spot with 12,100 divorces per 100,000 residents. Next up, Alabama lands in seventh place with 11,800 per 100,000, proving that even the sweet sounds of country love songs can’t prevent a trip to family court.

In eighth place, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri keep the divorce courts busy with 11,700 per 100,000 residents. Ninth place belongs to New Hampshire, Alaska, and Ohio, clocking in at 11,600 per 100,000. And rounding out the top ten? Louisiana, where 11,500 per 100,000 residents have called it quits—maybe something about that bayou humidity just wears people down.

Now, for the real plot twist: If you want to stay married, move to New Jersey. Yes, the state of Real Housewives, traffic jams, and diners at every corner has the lowest divorce rate in the nation—just 8,400 divorces per 100,000 residents. Who knew that dodging toll booths together was the secret to marital bliss?

So, if you’re looking for love, maybe steer clear of West Virginia or New Mexico. But if you’re looking for a good lawyer? Vegas, baby.