Stephanie Coontz says news of the Gores ' breakup makes older couples fret : Could that be us ? Contrary to assumptions , late-life divorces usually instigated by women , she says . Many people assume that late-life divorces are precipitated by some crisis , typically a man leaving his wife for another woman . These divorces rare , but climbing , she says ; chance for repartnering greater these days . Comment: Older couples should focus on growing together with shared experience , play .
Stephanie Coontz says news of the Gores ' breakup makes older couples fret : Could that be us ? Contrary to assumptions , late-life divorces usually instigated by women , she says . These divorces rare , but climbing , she says ; chance for repartnering greater these days . Comment: Older couples should focus on growing together with shared experience , play .