A New Study Just Revealed When Failing Relationships Hit the Point of No Return

A New Study Just Revealed When Failing Relationships Hit the Point of No Return

While some breakups can feel blindsiding, the truth is that relationships don’t fail suddenly — but gradually, over time. Recently, researchers discovered that this decline in relationship satisfaction that leads to a breakup actually follows two very predictable phases, with a slow decrease followed by a sharp drop starting 7 to 28 months before the relationship ends. But here's what's interesting: The partners who initiate the breakups start…

Gray Divorce: How To Navigate The Process With Less Stress

Thinking about a gray divorce? You aren’t alone. We are in the midst of a “gray divorce” spike. A study published in The Journal of Gerontology found that 36% of adults in the US going through a divorce were 50 or older. But divorce at midlife or later is very different than in your 30s or 40s. There’s more at stake financially—retirement accounts, property, even frequent flyer miles and streaming passwords—and the emotional cost can be just as …