Divorce

While we’ve previously noted that divorce is on the rise among older adults, and second and even third marriages often fail, we didn’t see this coming. It turns out that the Golden Bachelor’s match made in heaven has come crashing down to earth. You may remember last fall the buzz…

The list has been ongoing and in the public eye: Long-time couples, seemingly doing well from a distance, end up in divorce at a time in life when marriage dissolution seems unlikely (As one older divorcée commented, “Sixty was the age of leaving the house and returning for the car…

After all these many months of sitting at home, often in a solitary state, many of us are not only ready to get out and socialize again but perhaps even ready to put our toe in the water of dating. We already know that social engagement is incredibly valuable for…

Let’s face it: The Pandemic has not only taken a physical toll but for many, there’s been an emotional hit that’s hard to ignore. And when it comes to relationships, even the strongest of bonds have been sorely tested with the financial burdens of the pandemic, coupled with the upheaval…

It was just about a year ago that agebuzz began to pay attention to the impact of the pandemic on relationships. Even in the early days of COVID, it became clear that many relationships might suffer and even fall apart, as forced togetherness and the stressors coming out of coronavirus…

No doubt about it, no matter your circumstance, we’re all experiencing heightened stressors and anxieties because of the pandemic. And as we’ve cited in a previous agebuzz post, the stress associated with money, health, or lifestyle disruptions can take its toll on even long-lasting relationships and marriages. In fact, some…