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An additional factor complicating the dating landscape is the phenomenon of divorce. The statistics are alarming: 40% to 50% of marriages today end in divorce, with a noticeable gap in remarriage rates between genders—older men tend to remarry significantly more than older women. This reality contributes to an age imbalance in potential partners, with younger women often seeking relationships with older men who may have the resources and stability that appeal to them.