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synni

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3. Gen X is aged 46-61

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 02:23 PM

Jun 29

However, we are also joining in this trend of not staying in bad marriages.

And we are happy to declare that a lot of younger women have learned the same lesson, far sooner than we did.

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Older Adults Are No Longer Staying in 'Empty Shell' Marriages [View all] Coventina Jun 29 OP

The ability of women to have careers makes a huge Ilsa Jun 29 #1

Another reason for right wing men to hate wives having careers and Social Security. Diamond_Dog Jun 29 #2

That's what it comes down to. A woman being able to support herself was the game changer. chia Jun 29 #6

Gen X is aged 46-61 synni Jun 29 #3

Reminds me of the old joke about the couple in their 90s who finally decided to get divorced Ocelot II Jun 29 #4

😂😂😂 chia Jun 29 #5

I know a widow (76) who blossomed after her hubby died. Talitha Jun 29 #7