Matt
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If you want to be a textile and machine operator, don't do it.
Your relationship will likely end in divorce.
So we've talked, we've talked a lot about divorce.
It seems like marriage is doomed.
It's like, hey, is marriage even worth it?
Why the heck?
A lot of people listening into this probably married, probably want to get married or know someone that's married.
Is marriage worth it?
Well, before we get into the positive stuff, let's talk about great divorce.
Great divorce is actually a trend.
It's divorce rates for people that are like 50 plus.
I mean, it's doubled.
The rate of divorce in people that are 50 plus has doubled since 1990.
What?
While the rate for people that are 65 plus has nearly tripled, according to Pew Research.
Is that not crazy?
Yeah.
So why is grave divorce increasing?
Increased longevity.
People live longer and are less willing to stay in unhappy marriages for decades, according to Purdue University.