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The gray divorce phenomenon
Causes of gray divorce
1. The divorce revolution in the 1970s
2. Second marriages are more vulnerable
3. Longer life expectancy
4. Partners change
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
—
Atalia Praratya
sue for divorce
Ridwan Kamil
after decades of marriage.Apparently a phenomenon
gray divorce
or divorce in old age is still popular among celebrities.
Shocking news came from the couple Atalia Praratya and Ridwan Kamil (RK).Atalia filed a divorce suit against RK.
The first hearing of Atalia’s divorce lawsuit against RK was held today, Wednesday (17/12), at the Bandung City Religious Court with a mediation agenda.However, neither Atalia nor Rk appeared to be present at the trial.
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Phenomenon
gray divorce
The news of RK-Atalia’s divorce adds to the list of celebrities who separated in old age.This phenomenon is called
gray divorce,
or divorce involving a spouse aged 50 or older.
RK and Atalia will be 54 years old and 52 years old this year.The two of them married in 1996 so their marriage age is 25 years.
At first glance, this phenomenon sounds strange.Apart from the relatively small marriage age, the two of them are also not young anymore.
However, globally this phenomenon is nothing new.In European countries, the US, Canada and Japan, the trend of gray divorce has increased significantly.
There are around 34 percent of divorces for couples who have been married for more than 30 years, then 12 percent for couples over 40 years old.
What about Indonesia?
Generally, divorce is more common at a young age.However, divorce among elderly couples is starting to increase.
Based on data from the Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religion, in the 2020-2024 period the highest divorce rate came from men aged 52 years and over.The total is 202,333 people.
Then for women, the divorce rate aged 50 years and over is also relatively high.
Cause
gray divorce
Director of Health Services for Vulnerable Groups of the Indonesian Ministry of Health Imran Pambudi said the cause
gray divorce
often related to old conflicts that have been suppressed for years.
”
Gray divorce
it’s like a time bomb.”The problem has been around for a long time, but only ‘explodes’ when someone enters a phase of life reflection, children are independent, or when a partner faces major changes such as retirement or declining health,” explained Imran as reported
sec
.
He added, in old age, couples tend to evaluate the quality of life and relationships.Big decisions are often triggered by the question ‘Do I want to live the rest of my life like this?’.
Additionally, there are many factors that contribute to the phenomenon
gray divorce
.Reporting from Women’s Health, here are several factors that cause divorce in old age.
1. The divorce revolution in the 1970s
The divorce revolution in the 1970s still has an impact today.At that time, dissolution of husband-wife relations was more socially acceptable and easier legally.
Gray divorce
most often experienced by the Baby Boomers generation (born 1946-1964).
Divorce also has a positive impact on women.They gain more rights including financial freedom.This right is set forth in Title IX (1972) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (1974).
2. Second marriages are more vulnerable
The rise of divorce in the 1970s made widowers and widows remarry.However, second marriages tend to be unstable.Because previously there was a widespread phenomenon of divorce, if in the future there is another divorce, this will be considered normal.
3. Longer life expectancy
Life expectancy is now longer.In the 1960s, the average life expectancy was 70 years.
This figure then increases in 2022 to 77.5 years according to the CDC.Thanks to longer life expectancies, people are increasingly reluctant to stay in unhappy marriages for many more years.
4. Partners change
Everyone continues to develop throughout their life.This development is accompanied by changes that often make him no longer compatible with his partner.
In many cases,
gray divorce
not caused by infidelity or major conflict.An elderly couple divorces because they feel they are growing in different directions.
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