Why Older Women Are Ditching Their Husbands More Than Ever
Gray Divorce
It's called "gray divorce" and it's slowly becoming a phenomenon as more and more older couples over 65—who've been together for decades—call it quits and call a divorce lawyer. So, why is this happening?
Financial Independence
As women have continued to gain place and prominence in the workforce, they have also managed to gain an economic independence that was almost unthinkable just 40 years ago. Which also means they aren't as financially tied and reliant on their husbands. So, if they are in an unhappy marriage, they now feel more confident that they can manage fine on their own with their own assets, retirement funds, and income streams.
Infidelity
While more women are having affairs than ever these days, it is still men who lead the way on this front. And, as anyone who has ever been cheated on can tell you—forgiving and moving on from such a betrayal isn't easy.
Infidelity
Like we said, women cheat also—and sometimes that infidelity leads to a woman deciding that the issues that lead her into the arms of another man are issues that she can no longer live with.
Winning The Lottery
Sure, it's probably one of the least common reasons why a woman would leave their marriage—but, winning the lottery has preceded the ending of long-term marriages before.
