Grey Divorce: Women Aged 40-50 Rapidly Divorcing Over 'Boring' Relationships

• A new trend, 'Grey Divorce', shows women aged 40-50 are increasingly filing for divorce, challenging the perception that only young couples divorce.
• Reasons cited include years of domestic burden, husband's indifference, lack of appreciation, and boredom, rather than extramarital affairs.
• Cases of women aged 45+ seeking divorce have risen by 30-40% in the last 5-10 years in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.
• Economic independence, savings, and changing social perspectives are enabling women to seek freedom, as the stigma around divorce reduces.
• A 2019 study highlighted higher psychological stress for women in heterosexual marriages, often due to disproportionate household responsibilities.

Why It Matters: Women aged 40-50 are increasingly opting for 'Grey Divorce' due to unfulfilling relationships and newfound independence.