prasad1
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The trend in marriage after 50 is to avoid it. One in three Baby Boomers is unmarried, and of that number 58% are divorced and 32% were never married, according to analysis of 2009 data by the Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University. But with the economy the way it is—not great—and with many of us having to continue working instead of enjoying that once dreamed about early retirement, marriage might not be such a bad idea—for economic reasons.
Reason #1: Marry for the hospital visit
“A Durable Power of Attorney can help, but a marriage partner is usually recognized with no fuss,” she says, before hospital management or hospital boards have to intervene.
Reason #2: Say yes to the insurance
The spouse gets health insurance
Reason #3: It makes dollars and sense
Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a Los Angeles psychologist who works largely with couples in relationship turmoil, says marrying for economic reasons is not a bad idea. Marriage, she says, is a utilitarian institution that our culture has over-romanticized. Issues like insurance, retirement income, household expenses, and even shared social security benefits, are all important, valid concerns.
Reason #4: Sometimes, meeting the status quo makes things easier
Committed older partners, says Durvasula, may decide it makes sense to work within a system they don't agree with, because “our institutional structures are set up to incentivize marriage.”
These reasons may apply to people in USA only.
4 Reasons Women Get Married After 50
Reason #1: Marry for the hospital visit
“A Durable Power of Attorney can help, but a marriage partner is usually recognized with no fuss,” she says, before hospital management or hospital boards have to intervene.
Reason #2: Say yes to the insurance
The spouse gets health insurance
Reason #3: It makes dollars and sense
Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a Los Angeles psychologist who works largely with couples in relationship turmoil, says marrying for economic reasons is not a bad idea. Marriage, she says, is a utilitarian institution that our culture has over-romanticized. Issues like insurance, retirement income, household expenses, and even shared social security benefits, are all important, valid concerns.
Reason #4: Sometimes, meeting the status quo makes things easier
Committed older partners, says Durvasula, may decide it makes sense to work within a system they don't agree with, because “our institutional structures are set up to incentivize marriage.”
These reasons may apply to people in USA only.
4 Reasons Women Get Married After 50
