Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:49     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Anonymous wrote:I'd be so angry if my parents did this. It's ALL going to fall on you now as their kid. Even little appts like eye appts where they dilate your eyes will need someone to drive the parent. Parents should be helping each other through sicknesses in old age and not burdening their kids. And multiple holidays now...

My aunt and uncle did this and financially they really never recovered.


Why? Doesn't Oregon still have medical assistance in dying? Becoming a worthless hassle other others is a choice.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:46     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Anonymous wrote:I'd be so angry if my parents did this. It's ALL going to fall on you now as their kid. Even little appts like eye appts where they dilate your eyes will need someone to drive the parent. Parents should be helping each other through sicknesses in old age and not burdening their kids. And multiple holidays now...

My aunt and uncle did this and financially they really never recovered.


This.

Financially it's a disaster. They can't afford as much divorced as they could have together. Your dad will likely remarry and she'll get everything.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:43     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
My aunt and uncle did this. My uncle remarried and was a happier human being. My aunt remained bitter and angry. My cousins were each closer to one parent and that's who they took/take care of. My uncle has passed away but my aunt is still alive.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:35     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Anonymous wrote:I can only hope my parents finally get divorced in old age. My mom has always deserved better.


+1
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:32     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
I'd be so angry if my parents did this. It's ALL going to fall on you now as their kid. Even little appts like eye appts where they dilate your eyes will need someone to drive the parent. Parents should be helping each other through sicknesses in old age and not burdening their kids. And multiple holidays now...

My aunt and uncle did this and financially they really never recovered.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:31     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Financially, that just seems crazy. Why not just informally separate?
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:31     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Shocking how everyone just thinks of money!
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:30     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Anonymous wrote:This every happened to anyone else?


Grey divorce is a thing, OP. Quite common.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:30     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
At least they gave it a try.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:28     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
You will probably either be disinherited or stuck taking care of your dad.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:23     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Prepare yourself for a financial nightmare.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:22     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
Never heard of this. I would think they'd have to be wealthy retired. Other retired wouldn't be able to consider it.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:21     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
I can only hope my parents finally get divorced in old age. My mom has always deserved better.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 14:15     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
What’s the plan for their futures?
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2025 13:29     Subject: Parents divorcing after 50 years of marriage
This every happened to anyone else?