Yet, there’s a rising trend of what’s now called “grey divorce”—when couples over the age of 50, even after a lifetime together, decide to part ways. One of the most common triggers for grey divorce is what’s known as “empty nest syndrome.” Once the children leave home, parents find themselves alone together—sometimes for the first time in decades. Cheating, freedom, and the search for new beginningsInfidelity remains a key reason couples over 50 seek divorce. The phenomenon of grey divorce brings with it loss—but also hope for a second chance. Read more:These are the top 10 reasons couples break upUnder-16s could be banned from social media by the summerWoman lies to husband about working late—then he sees who’s in carSources used:Silver splitters: The real reasons couples are choosing 'grey divorce' after 50