Hi there,

A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE

Divorce over 60's

Figures out this week say that divorce amongst the 60-plus is growing faster than any other age group.  Many of the divorces are initiated by women who feel able once their children have left home and they are re established in their careers.

It's certainly good that women now feel empowered and independent enough to go it alone.  However, it seems such a pity that relationships that have often lasted 35 years plus, have only done so for the children and are unresolvable.  Even if it's not been good, you have shared years of history.  Relationships are hard and need working out.  So many of us become overwhelmed by he needs of our children and our careers that we forget to talk to each other and build the infrastructure that is needed to maintain a good relationship.  Getting help early on when the first serious cracks appear can save a split up.  The split, however old we are, is not what our children want. Of course I'm not advocating staying in a bad relationship, no-one should do, but I suppose I'm saying 'a stitch in time can save nine'!

I would like to hear from you about this topic.

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Best wishes

Keren