Older & Wiser?

A recent study showed that more and more people in their 50s are filing for divorce. Research by Statistics Canada revealed that the divorce rate among the 50-54 age bracket spiked 34 percent while the rate among the 55-59 age bracket peaked at 47.8 percent.

Edmonton psychologist Al Riediger says: “Quite often people stay together for the kids. When the kids are grown and on their way, Mom and Dad look across the table at each other and say: ‘Why are we here?’"

Before couples opt to take the leap toward ending their marriage, Riediger suggests giving it one last ditch effort.

“It may be they just need to do a re-inventory . . . take some time to get to know each other again,” he said.