5. Divorce is a big factor
Many people over 50 are divorced—at least once, if not multiple times over. And that translates in complexity when it comes to building new relationships.
“Many 50-somethings are divorced and come with an ex and kids. These factors can both complicate future relationships,” explains Gail Saltz, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine.
“They can make being able to be fully engrossed with someone new more challenging. And then there’s the challenge of finding someone who will accept and even participate with your children,” she notes.
