Silver linings: Keeping the knot tied — marriage in later life
February 9, 2026
My friend was perplexed. After 30 years of marriage and six children, his daughter discovered that her husband was cheating on her. Soon, they were divorced.
Infidelity is an increasingly common trend these days among both older men and women. According to data from the Institute for Family Studies, about 24% of married men in their 60s and 70s report having marital affairs — more than any other age demographic. While less frequent than their male counterparts, older women are also increasingly unfaithful, with about 16% of older women in their 50s and 60s engaging in extramarital affairs.
