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Aug 6, 2025 Dana Weiser, a Texas Tech University professor specializing in relationships, and Rosie Strout from the University of British Columbia, who studies divorce trends, discuss the intriguing phenomenon of 'gray divorce' among those over 50. They explore why divorce rates are soaring in this demographic while society claims it's harder to form new connections later in life. Highlighting the evolving dynamics of relationships, they emphasize that it's never too late to write a new love story and nurture quality connections for personal growth and well-being.
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Gray Divorce Phenomenon Explained
- Divorce rates are declining overall but rising among people over 50, a trend called the gray divorce phenomenon.
- This reflects changing social norms and longer life expectancies encouraging new relationship beginnings later in life.
Acceptance of Divorce Grows
- Gen Xers and younger generations grew up with less stigma around divorce, making them more accepting of ending unhappy marriages.
- They also witnessed parents happier post-divorce, reinforcing divorce as a viable path to well-being.
Women's Independence Fuels Change
- Women today have more financial and educational independence, allowing them to leave unhappy marriages more freely than past generations.
- This independence, alongside increased longevity, makes starting new relationships later in life more feasible and appealing.