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Ep. 55 Why Are So Many Couples Divorcing After 50? The Truth About Gray Divorce
Divorce rates have been falling overall, but among adults over 50, the story looks very different.
Gray divorce has more than doubled since 1990, and today nearly 40% of people getting divorced are 50 or older. But why are couples ending marriages after 20, 30, even 40 years together?
In this episode, I’m talking about what’s really behind gray divorce - and it’s not always an affair or some huge betrayal.
We’ll talk about:
• Why couples can slowly grow apart without realizing it
• What the empty nest can reveal about a marriage
• Four warning signs that disconnection may be growing
• Why…
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