Couples who divorce after the age of 50, sometimes called a gray divorce, give additional reasons for ending their union that range from empty nest syndrome to a spouse's serious health problems. Of course, every marriage is unique, and the vast majority of couples face at least one of the problems on this list at some point in their relationship. But while some issues are more harmful than others (like domestic abuse and serious substance abuse disorders), most don't have to lead to divorce—as long as both spouses are willing to work together to save the marriage. That's probably why a lack of commitment was at the top of the list in multiple studies.
