The 10 Most Common Reasons for ‘Gray Divorce,’ According to Couples Therapists

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Growing Apart After Years of Routine

Unresolved Conflicts That Never Fully Healed

Different Visions for Retirement and Daily Life

Communication Breakdown That Worsens Over Time

Financial Stress or Disagreement About Money

Caring Responsibilities That Create Emotional Strain

A Lack of Shared Interests or Enjoyment

Major Life Transitions That Alter Identity

Persistent Feelings of Being Undervalued or Unheard

A Desire for Stability or Peace in Later Years

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More established couples are becoming more visible because of divorce, since they have realized that their needs, priorities, and expectations change as they get older. The therapists who work closely with older partners tend to cite a combination of emotional, practical, and lifestyle changes which gradually build up over the years and finally lead to separation.

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