For various reasons, the divorce rate in the United States is falling—except for one important demographic: those 50 and older. Dissolution of marriages that have lasted for 30 or more years is, unfortunately, on the rise, having doubled since the 1990s, according to US Census Data.
Facing up to the reality of a failed marriage is one of the most difficult life passages anyone can be called to make. No matter who initiates the dissolution of a marriage, it is tough for everyone involved: emotionally, legally, socially, and financially.
While it is true that the overall rate of divorce in the US is falling, there is one segment of the population that is running counter to the trend: divorces in marriages that have lasted 30 years or more.
For most of us, contemplating the loss of a spouse or other loved one is the most difficult thing imaginable. In his classic book A Grief Observed, beloved writer C. S. Lewis offers this description of how the world can appear to someone grieving such a loss: “Her absence is like the sky: spread over everything.”
What can you do to prepare for making a mid-life career shift? While it’s probably not possible to completely eliminate all the unknowns and the stress that goes with them, there are some things you can do to take control in certain areas.
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