What happens when the kids leave home and the daily distractions disappear? For many couples over 50, a quiet crisis can begin. This video explores the truth about the "empty nest" and why the "gray divorce" rate has doubled in recent years.
If you've spent decades focused on your career and raising children, it's common to look at your partner and feel a sense of distance. In this video, I share the vulnerable story of why this happens—from growing into different people to losing intimacy—and the feeling of being alone within your own marriage.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Shocking Truth About "Gray Divorce"
0.28 Why Does This Happen After 50?
0.50 The "Empty Nest Syndrome" Begins
1.14 When You've Grown Into Different People
1.50 The Crisis of Intimacy
2.25 Feeling Alone in Your Marriage
3.21 Life's Not a Rehearsal: A New Perspective
4.16 Coming Monday: 5 Steps to Reconnect
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