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Anonymous
01/11/19 at 6:40PM UTC
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My parents are almost 70 and they're just now getting divorced.

I'm in my mid-30s and my parents (who are nearly 70) are going through a divorce. I feel like it's somewhat unusual to experience this — and the resulting pain and complexities — at my age. Of course, in many ways it's easier because I'm living independently and have a well-developed sense of self, etc. But in some ways it feels really hard (kind of like an identity crisis)..? I don't quite know how to describe it. Has anyone else gone through this as an adult?

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Anonymous
01/14/19 at 12:59AM UTC
I can definitely relate. My parents white-knuckled it through decades of unhappiness rather than endure the stigma of divorce. At the time... I had no idea they were unhappy until after their separation was announced to my siblings. While it was incredibly sad and unexpected, I asked them both very thought-provoking questions about their divorce. As a child or teenager, I don’t think I would’ve had the urge/confidence to do so. I asked them questions I wouldn’t have been able to say or even think of during my youth years. Take advantage of your age and ask questions to clarify the situation!
Anonymous
01/14/19 at 7:31PM UTC
thank you! this is really valuable advice. I appreciate it.
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01/13/19 at 1:19PM UTC
Sometimes it takes a life time to relieve you’re with the wrong person
Anonymous
01/11/19 at 10:26PM UTC
That sounds really hard. I'm sorry and I agree, its probably a little bit unusual but I have a feeling with average lifetime expectancies increasing, you may be in decent company.

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