What is Gray Divorce and Tips on Handling It

Getting divorced after 50? It's not easy. Gray divorces can be much harder since you have been married for decades. If you are over 50 and divorced this is for you. The majority of divorces occur within the first 10 years of marriage. But today, people are leaving a long-term marriage and getting divorced even after decades of living together which is known as gray divorce. Now, what is gray divorce? The phrase "Gray Divorce" refers to divorces involving spouses over the age of 50, and who are typically members of the Baby Boomer generation. This trend of older divorces has been coined Gray Divorce. Now, let's see how gray divorce affects adult children. Once they learn about your gray divorce, adult children may struggle mentally, emotionally, and socially. Your divorce can shake their sense of normalcy and sense of control, and they may fail to process their emotions in a healthy way and they may struggle with their view of relationships and marriage. The new statistics indicate that the divorce rate after 50 has doubled in the past 15 years. Divorcing after 50 is also a lot easier because in many cases the children have grown up and are living their own independent lives. Now let us talk about the causes of gray divorce. Some gray divorces are caused by infidelity, and people may begin to find others more attractive after a long marriage. Unfortunately, the prevalence of technology makes infidelity easier than ever these days. While causes are important it is equally important to understand how to navigate through gray divorce, In addition, the empty nest syndrome is also very real, and it impacts how people look at life. For more such content on relations, follow our social media handles: Website: https://www.bonobology.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonobology-media-llp/ Pinterest: https://pin.it/TUXUzgQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonobology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonobology Twitter: https://twitter.com/bonobology Don't forget to click on the bell icon to get notifications every time we upload a video. #divorce #divorcetips #divorceafter50 #relationshipadvice