Quiet divorce is sneaking up on older couples

Divorce is not always the result of explosive arguments and betrayals or a "conscious uncoupling" agreed upon by two people. Instead, it can happen gradually as issues remain unresolved. Older couples are now experiencing quiet divorces, in which the partners check out of the marriage even if the pair is still legally together, often leading to complicated family dynamics and resentment.

Why is this happening?

Like quiet quitting from a job, quiet divorcing is a “breakup that doesn’t...