Just as the title says really. If you’re still in the same marriage are you happy? Or are you comfortable but missing something? Or are you thinking you’ve still got time ahead of you to make a change?
I read somewhere that “grey divorce” is on the rise, as life expectancy and indeed, people’s expectations rise. Whereas perhaps 20, even 10 years ago people may have just “stuck it out,” now 60 is the new 50, or perhaps a bit younger.
With adult kids having (mostly) left the nest, some couples realise they don’t really get on anymore and decide to seek their freedom/embark on new relationships and life experiences with time still ahead of them to do what they want and have a new lease of life. I do think society is less judgemental now about people divorcing in later life and 60 is still young! You could have another 25/35 years ahead of you.
The other interesting thing is that I think men age mentally at this time in their lives quicker than women - they become entrenched, less socially inclined, more stubborn, less willing to explore possibilities and open themselves up to new experiences. The woman may find herself with someone who she can’t grow with anymore, who doesn’t really want to do all the things beyond the life they already have. Of course this isn’t true of everyone.