Dealing with the Divorce

Divorce has typically been the venue for the young crowd. It seems that to be changing. According to the census bureau’s the rate of divorce for those over the age of 55 has doubled since 1980. There are many causes for this and this trend seems to be increasing. It is just a sad testament to how our culture is viewing each other and the institution of marriage.

There are many reasons why women are choosing to divorce their husbands. Perhaps it is the years together they just cannot stand the personality quirks that once attracted them to each other. Perhaps it has been a history of alcoholism and other drug abuse that has finally driven the women to seek something else in their lives. I know that many women claim infidelity as a factor in wanting to get divorced from their husbands. Either way you slice it the women are unsatisfied and unfulfilled with their lives.

However regardless of the factors stated above the most significant reason why marriages fail at a later age is the desire for more freedom and a need to find their identity. When many men and women finally decide to move on the initial reactions can vary from excitement to fear of having to be alone in their lives.

The fact that divorce is losing its stigma is certainly a factor in the increase in the divorce rate. This is especially true for the gray generation who grew up with a different view of marriage then kids today. The need for something new and different has prompted many to see new partners in life and to seek different experiences. We are just going to have to get used to the fact that many of the older crowd are choosing to chuck in their relationships. No longer are people willing to work things out in their relationships.

As with all divorces a good support system is key to succeeding in these troubled times. Since you probably already have a family and friends it is a good time to rely on them for help in order to get through this.