My parents are almost 70 and they're just now getting divorced.

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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?

Anonymous · Answer

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.

Anonymous · Answer

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!

EmpoweredGirl653467 · Answer

Sometimes it takes a life time to relieve you’re with the wrong person

My parents are almost 70 and they're just now getting divorced.

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