Highest Stress Divorce Ages
Arguably, two Life Stages are the most difficult for a divorcing couple: (1) early parenthood and (2) mid-life.
Although you're never alone, early parenthood is full of other uncertainties, especially for those who have never been around babies. It's a whole new world full of scary surprises and indescribable joys. And generally count family and friends stand ready to help. All the world loves a baby and half of them will drop by to say Hi and hold the baby!
Then there's mid-Life. It's supposed to be a time of easing back a little, sharing a full, happy life with the one you love and who cherishes you in return. We've all seen the commercials where they walk hand in hand, smiling adoringly at each other. Financially secure, kids grown or nearly so, health still good, and eager for new life adventures - together.
Of course, most people are pulled down by the natural uncertainties of menopause, one or more mid-life crises, and less flexible joints. And there's that nagging suspicion that you're past your peak, and it might all be downhill from here. But everybody goes through that.
Not everybody is suddenly alone.
In fact, for a while you may feel like the only
un-paired person around.
But if you look, you'll find that there are others who've been divorced, or widowed, or who have never married. They're taking interesting adult evening classes, doing volunteer work, going to church or society, the Japanese Festival at the Botanical Garden, or the Lions Club Barbecue.
They're all things you can begin exploring any time.
More on socializing coming soon.
Peace ~
Linda
