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Silver splitters: The real reasons couples are choosing 'grey divorce' after 50
- Experts say 'grey divorce' is rising as more people over 50 end long marriages and seek happiness.
- Empty-nest dynamics are a key trigger as couples reconnect and sometimes clash when children leave home.
- Financial independence for women is highlighted as giving greater freedom to end marriages.
- Increased life expectancy adds to the appeal of starting anew in midlife.
- Infidelity is identified as a common thread driving some separations in later life.
- Gender differences influence motives, with men often seeking younger partners and women seeking autonomy.
- Older couples face complex grief and adjustment when starting life anew after divorce.
- Experts advise clear decision-making and planning for family and social fallout when leaving a long-term marriage.
- Experts emphasize that unresolved long-standing issues are often the root cause of departures.
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