Why do happy couples get divorced?

“Seemingly happy couples get divorced often times because they avoid issues in the relationship,” says counselor Margaret Bell, MA over email. “They are pretending that everything is okay, in hopes that through pretending everything will be okay.

How long do married couples usually separate for?

A recent study concluded that while the vast majority of married couples who separate will eventually divorce (within three years), approximately 15\% remain separated indefinitely, even past the 10-year mark.

Why do so many couples divorce after decades of marriage?

There are five big reasons why couples divorce after decades of marriage: 1. They Grow Apart The process that leads to gray divorce isn’t typically a sudden event or trigger, says Stan Tatkin, author of Wired For Love. Rather, it often happens slowly over time. “It’s like an unbreakable plate you drop repeatedly,” he says.

Why do couples break up after 40 years of marriage?

Hormonal changes that arise with age can cause significant shifts in sex drive. It’s a reason many couples that split late in life say they’ve simply grown apart. This usually comes as a shock to close friends and family, such as when Al and Tipper Gore separated in 2010 after 40 years of marriage.

What happened to the perfect marriage?

The perfect couple that spends decades cultivating the perfect “picket fence” life, ends the marriage on the cusp of the golden years. Friends and family wonder, “What just happened?” Many folks who are “once removed” from the couple’s inner circle start to gossip about all the potential causes of the disillusionment of marriage.

What do long-lasting couples do to show each other love?

Long-lasting couples not only love each other, but they also do things each day to show their love. Showing your partner that you care doesn’t require anything special or out of the ordinary. It can be as simple as doing a thoughtful act of service or really listening when they have something important to say.