Rewriting the Rules of Love: Navigating the Gray Wave of Divorce After 50
Imagine a world where the pursuit of happiness and personal reinvention knows no age limit; welcome to the era of ‘gray divorce’, where couples over 50 are rewriting the rules of love and separation. In recent years, a particular trend in marital separations has caught the attention of sociologists, family therapists, and the general public: the phenomenon commonly referred to as “gray divorce.” This term, capturing the essence of couples aged 50 and older ending long-term marriages, reflects a notable shift in societal dynamics. But what’s driving this surge in older adults deciding to part ways, and what implications does…
