The number of older Americans living alone is on the rise. Nearly 16 million people aged 65 and older in the US lived solo in 2022, three times as many who lived alone in that age group in the 1960s. And as Baby Boomers age, that number is expected to grow even more, raising big questions about the country’s future.

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[+] -6 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Didn't have this option? If you are in your 50s you were born in the 70s and you were married in the 90s. Did everyone forget time was a thing?

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    The stigma on divorce is significantly reduced now from what it was even like 20-30 years ago. It's also easier for women to support themselves in general on top of being more normalized.

    Also, boomers are more like 59-77 now. Did YOU forget time was a thing?

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  • [+] -8 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    The stigma on divorce is significantly reduced now from what it was even like 20-30 years ago.

    Citation needed.

    Also, boomers are more like 59-77 now. Did YOU forget time was a thing?

    Talking about 50+ crowd. Get it together.

    Sorry your argument is bad.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I was alive then. I guess you weren't. Not surprising considering your immature reply. Have the life you deserve.

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