Baby boomers are more likely to remarry after divorce
Baby boomers divorce at higher rates, while older couples remarry, increasing divorce rates. Remarrying increases divorce chances, with couples over 50 2.5 times more likely to divorce than first-time marriages.
Older couples experience “empty nest syndrome” as adult children move out to attend college or join the workforce.
Raising children is a significant commitment, requiring 18 years of time, energy, and money. The silence after children leave can be bizarre, forcing married couples to confront their "back burners" and potentially leading to divorce
Many couples struggle to adjust to retired life
Couples retire, adjusting lifestyles and routines. However, some couples face challenges, such as infidelity or lack of sexual attraction, leading to divorce.
Women are gaining more economic opportunities and financial freedom
Gender attitudes have evolved, with women earning more college degrees, making up half of the American workforce, and enjoying greater agency in romantic partnerships.
Many older couples were socially conditioned to uphold more traditional values
Baby boomers prioritized marriage over modern values, limiting older generations' opportunities for personal happiness and pursuing healthy, fulfilling lives. They deserve to benefit from a more progressive world.