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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
More people are getting divorced in their 50s and 60s. 'Grey divorce' is 'scary, but also a relief,' says one Canadian woman
Christine Dafoe never thought she'd leave her marriage of 41 years. She described her divorce as "scary, but also a relief." At 65, it's daunting to start a new chapter but Dafoe was adamant about prioritizing herself and her happiness. "It was getting really toxic and controlling. There was emotional abuse going both ways, but he blamed me for everything," Dafoe said. "And so we separated." This article was originally published in February 2024. Dafoe is one of many Canadians who are choosing to divorce later in life, in what's sometimes referred to as a "grey divorce." Grey divorce has become increasingly prevalent in many countries, including Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the average age of marriage in 2019 was 35 years old, meaning people were choosing to marry at a later age than decades ago. Similarly, more data shows that divorces are occurring at increasingly older ages. In 2020, the average age of divorce was 46 years old. The agency said, the "rise of grey divorce in Canada, which coincided with the arrival of the baby-boom cohort into this age group, was however quite modest compared with the doubling of levels observed in the United States over a similar period." Experts attribute this rise to reasons like decreased stigma on divorce and marrying later in life, adding that there are unique challenges for those who divorce at an older age. For Dafoe, she continued to live with her ex-husband for more than a year, which she noted was difficult. On top of that, there were the financial stressors that came with separation. But having the support of her family, who had "seen the signs" before she did, was reassuring. Yahoo Canada spoke to experts to get insight into the rise of grey divorces and what someone might expect if they are divorcing at an older age. Here's what you need to know. Grey divorce refers to the phenomenon of divorce among couples over the age of 50. These divorces often occur after decades of marriage and can present unique challenges related to financial security, retirement planning and emotional adjustment. Though the rise of grey divorce can be attributed to factors such as longer life expectancies and changing attitudes towards marriage and divorce, Montreal-based divorce coach and researcher Ravit Rose said sometimes it's as simple as not feeling a connection anymore. She added because there is less stigma towards divorce and people feel like it's more of an option now, people might very well want to try to be independent and leave arguments or disagreements behind. "They start to realize that one has evolved much faster than the other one, and because they're not evolving at the same level, that disconnect causes them to want a divorce," Rose said. Of course, she added there are also a myriad of other reasons why people choose to separate. Rose is also the founder of the Irooze Divorce Community, where she and her team study the science of "nasty divorces" compared to "amicable divorces." After clients fill out an assessment, they are offered a consultation and referred to professionals who specialize in divorce. For the women over 50 she has seen in the past six months, she said about half of them have no income and no separate savings account. "When they're talking about getting divorced, their biggest worry is that they're not financially independent," said Rose. "They [say] things like, 'I feel petrified, I'm uncomfortable, I'm sad, I'm angry.'" After decades of marriage, finances are often deeply intertwined. Untangling assets, pensions, retirement accounts and property can be complex and may require the assistance of financial advisors or legal professionals. Splitting assets can also have significant implications for each spouse's financial security in retirement. In 2018, Statistics Canada reported senior women aged 65 and over are more likely to live in low-income households than their male counterparts. Rose said the women who reported in their self-assessment as feeling more optimistic about their divorces were those who may have been the main income earners or felt more financially independent. Other challenges for those going through a grey divorce include rebuilding social networks and support systems, navigating adverse effects on physical and mental health and finding new living arrangements. Dafoe sold her shared property with her ex-husband in November 2023, and had been trying to find a new spot for last April. She found a group called Senior Women Living Together, where participants create a profile and try to find likely roommates. Arrangements like these can relieve financial stress from separation while building new networks and friendships. Dafoe said that although it can be scary, moving in with the ladies she met in the group was something she'd been looking forward to. She added that she feels comfortable enough and hopes everything works out.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More people are getting divorced in their 50s and 60s. 'Grey divorce' is 'scary, but also a relief,' says one Canadian woman
Christine Dafoe never thought she'd leave her marriage of 41 years. She described her divorce as "scary, but also a relief." At 65, it's daunting to start a new chapter but Dafoe was adamant about prioritizing herself and her happiness. "It was getting really toxic and controlling. There was emotional abuse going both ways, but he blamed me for everything," Dafoe said. "And so we separated." This article was originally published in February 2024. Dafoe is one of many Canadians who are choosing to divorce later in life, in what's sometimes referred to as a "grey divorce." Grey divorce has become increasingly prevalent in many countries, including Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the average age of marriage in 2019 was 35 years old, meaning people were choosing to marry at a later age than decades ago. Similarly, more data shows that divorces are occurring at increasingly older ages. In 2020, the average age of divorce was 46 years old. The agency said, the "rise of grey divorce in Canada, which coincided with the arrival of the baby-boom cohort into this age group, was however quite modest compared with the doubling of levels observed in the United States over a similar period." Experts attribute this rise to reasons like decreased stigma on divorce and marrying later in life, adding that there are unique challenges for those who divorce at an older age. For Dafoe, she continued to live with her ex-husband for more than a year, which she noted was difficult. On top of that, there were the financial stressors that came with separation. But having the support of her family, who had "seen the signs" before she did, was reassuring. Yahoo Canada spoke to experts to get insight into the rise of grey divorces and what someone might expect if they are divorcing at an older age. Here's what you need to know. Grey divorce refers to the phenomenon of divorce among couples over the age of 50. These divorces often occur after decades of marriage and can present unique challenges related to financial security, retirement planning and emotional adjustment. Though the rise of grey divorce can be attributed to factors such as longer life expectancies and changing attitudes towards marriage and divorce, Montreal-based divorce coach and researcher Ravit Rose said sometimes it's as simple as not feeling a connection anymore. She added because there is less stigma towards divorce and people feel like it's more of an option now, people might very well want to try to be independent and leave arguments or disagreements behind. "They start to realize that one has evolved much faster than the other one, and because they're not evolving at the same level, that disconnect causes them to want a divorce," Rose said. Of course, she added there are also a myriad of other reasons why people choose to separate. Rose is also the founder of the Irooze Divorce Community, where she and her team study the science of "nasty divorces" compared to "amicable divorces." After clients fill out an assessment, they are offered a consultation and referred to professionals who specialize in divorce. For the women over 50 she has seen in the past six months, she said about half of them have no income and no separate savings account. "When they're talking about getting divorced, their biggest worry is that they're not financially independent," said Rose. "They [say] things like, 'I feel petrified, I'm uncomfortable, I'm sad, I'm angry.'" After decades of marriage, finances are often deeply intertwined. Untangling assets, pensions, retirement accounts and property can be complex and may require the assistance of financial advisors or legal professionals. Splitting assets can also have significant implications for each spouse's financial security in retirement. In 2018, Statistics Canada reported senior women aged 65 and over are more likely to live in low-income households than their male counterparts. Rose said the women who reported in their self-assessment as feeling more optimistic about their divorces were those who may have been the main income earners or felt more financially independent. Other challenges for those going through a grey divorce include rebuilding social networks and support systems, navigating adverse effects on physical and mental health and finding new living arrangements. Dafoe sold her shared property with her ex-husband in November 2023, and had been trying to find a new spot for last April. She found a group called Senior Women Living Together, where participants create a profile and try to find likely roommates. Arrangements like these can relieve financial stress from separation while building new networks and friendships. Dafoe said that although it can be scary, moving in with the ladies she met in the group was something she'd been looking forward to. She added that she feels comfortable enough and hopes everything works out.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Willem Dafoe to star as professional cuddler in Barbara Paz's fiction debut ‘Cuddle'
Picture Credit: X Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe is reuniting with Brazil's Barbara Paz in the near-future drama , 'Cuddle'. The film marks Paz's fiction feature debut. Dafoe was an associate producer of the documentary 'Babenco: Tell Me When I Die', which Paz directed as an ode to her late husband, Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Hector Babenco , reports 'Variety'. The film also represented Brazil at the 93rd Academy Awards. Dafoe's ties to Paz and Babenco began with 'My Hindu Friend', Babenco's semi-autobiographical 2015 swan song, in which Dafoe portrayed a dying filmmaker closely modeled after Babenco himself and Paz played a small but pivotal role. As per 'Variety', in 'Cuddle', Dafoe plays Dante, a professional cuddler who offers platonic comfort to strangers craving connection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo His clients range from the overwhelmed to the emotionally fragile, people searching for human touch in a world where affection has become rare and transactional. Behind his calm exterior, Dante struggles with a painkiller habit and a lonely existence, softened only by the quiet company of his dog. But when a surprising encounter disrupts his routine, it opens the door to a fragile and unexpected kind of intimacy. The actor said, "Beyond an exploration of loneliness, the need for human touch and conquering challenges, this story captures the zeitgeist of our times". He added that he very much looked forward to working with Paz again. To add to the Oscar pedigree of the project, Brazil's Conspiracao , behind the recent Best International Feature Oscar winner 'I'm Still Here', joins Infinity Hill, producer of the Academy Award-nominated "Argentina, 1985," as co-producers alongside Paz's company, BP. 'Cuddle' marks the first time that Infinity Hill has collaborated with Conspiracao, but it's their second co-production with Brazil. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Finn Wolfhard admits thrill of working with Willem Dafoe ‘never wore off' during movie shoot
The Stranger Things actor couldn't believe his luck when he got the chance to act opposite Dafoe in the new fantasy adventure The Legend of Ochi, which also stars Emily Watson and Helena Zengel. Wolfhard, 22, told People that working with the acting legend "never really wore off" and Dafoe's instantly recognisable voice stood out about him the most. "Whenever I would hear his voice, I'd be like, 'Oh, my God! He's real.'" "He's in every movie of all time, and his voice is so iconic, and his acting is so legendary."
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Finn Wolfhard shares his working experience with Willem Dafoe in 'The Legend of Ochi'
Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard shared his working experience with Willem Dafoe on their new movie, ' The Legend of Ochi '. "For the first few days, it was hard not to see Norman Osborn," said Wolfhard in an interview, referring to Dafoe's portrayal of the fan-favourite Spider-Man villain, reported People. Dafoe portrayed Osborne, the founder and CEO of Oscorp Technologies and the father of Harry Osborn, who also becomes the Green Goblin, in 2002's Spider-Man, opposite Tobey Maguire as the titular superhero. He reprised the role years later for 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which saw Maguire also reprise his Spider-Man/Peter Parker role, opposite Tom Holland doing the same, as well as Andrew Garfield . as per the outlet. Wolfhard and Dafoe now star in The Legend of Ochi an A24 film that follows a young girl (Helena Zengel) who goes on an adventure to return a young forest creature, which she had been taught to fear, to its family. Reaclling the time he spend working with Dafoe, Wolfhard shared that there was "definitely" one thing that stood out about the actor -- "his voice," according to People. "Whenever I would hear his voice, I'd be like, 'Oh, my God! He's real,' " he shared. "He's in every movie of all time, and his voice is so iconic, and his acting is so legendary." Wolfhard, whose directional debut, Hell of a Summer, is also currently in theaters, shared, "I really got to watch him, and through watching him, I feel like I learned a lot about acting and the craft of acting. ... He's just always been someone who I think just is in it for the art of it," reported People. The Legend of Ochi is in theatres now.
