‘Meno-divorce’ is the practice of women aged 45-65 years getting divorced during menopause. This is not the direct cause, but rather a trigger of old relationship problems, causing women to leave unhappy marriages and prioritize their own happiness.
Meno-Divorce In Trend: You must have heard words like ‘Grey Divorce’ and ‘Silent Divorce’ recently. Now a new word has been added to this list – ‘meno-divorce’. This term is gaining a lot of attention among middle-aged couples. Studies show that women, especially between the ages of 45 and 65, are ending their long-term marriages and this trend is increasing.
What exactly is ‘meno-divorce’?
‘Meno-divorce’ means the decision of women going through menopause or perimenopause to end their marriage and get a divorce. This is not just a rift in the relationship, but it is a sign that women are rethinking their life priorities, identity and happiness.
Why is this trend increasing?
According to experts, menopause is not a direct reason for divorce. But it also makes problems that have existed in the relationship for years worse. Some of the main reasons for this are:
-Hormonal changes: In middle age, the level of hormones like estrogen and progesterone decreases. Due to this, problems like sleeplessness, nervousness, irritability and mood swings occur, which can increase stress in married life.
– Period of ‘reassessment of life’: When children grow up and go out of home for studies or jobs, couples look at their relationship from a new perspective. Then the question arises, “Is this relationship still right for me?”
– Coming out of years of resentment: Things like lack of communication, unequal distribution of responsibilities and emotional distance, which were ignored for years, can become ‘deal breakers’ in middle age.
– Increasing independence of women: In today’s society, women are financially self-reliant. Also, there is no hesitation regarding divorce as before. Because of this, women are able to take the decision to get out of ‘unhappy marriage’.
Truth revealed in study
A study has found that the divorce rate is highest in the age group of 45-55. It has also been observed that more than 60% of divorces in middle age are initiated by women. In some surveys, more than 70% women believed that menopause was also one of the reasons.
The picture is similar in India also. Although the divorce rate in India is low, this trend is gradually increasing among middle-aged women. It shows social change and independent thinking of women.
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What do experts say
Experts say that menopause can be a “trigger”, but not the real cause. Menopause magnifies old problems and gives women a new clarity about their lives. So, for some it is the end of the relationship, for many it is a new beginning.
‘Meno-divorce’ is not just a fashionable term. This is a sign of a big change coming in the thinking of middle-aged women. For them, the goal is no longer just to save the marriage, but it is more important to live a happy and respectable life. Middle age is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new life for many people.
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