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Ocelot II

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4. Reminds me of the old joke about the couple in their 90s who finally decided to get divorced

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 03:01 PM

Jun 29

after many unhappy years. "If you were unhappy, why did you wait so long to divorce?" the lawyer asked. The wife answered, "We wanted to wait until the kids were dead."

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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