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‘I turbocharged my career then pressed eject’: why couples are getting divorced later

September 27, 2026 The Guardian World 1 min read
The Guardian World · Leans Left
‘I turbocharged my career then pressed eject’: why couples are getting divorced later

Financial pressures, legal changes and shifting attitudes may help explain why couples are staying married for longer

“We don’t know anyone whose marriage hit the skids after just a few years,” Celia said, reflecting on her divorce. “Everyone seemed to cling on to their relationships for as long as they possibly could.”

It took Celia two years to initiate divorce after realising her 12-year marriage wasn’t going anywhere – and the latest figures show this experience is increasingly common, with marriages that end in divorce now lasting longer than at any point since records began.

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