Like most things, we can rarely break them down to a couple of black and white issues, in my opinion. A couple of factors that come to mind are related to "values" and "statistics". For some, their marriage was built on a base of respect, duty, obligation and sacrifice. Having outlasted most reasons for some of these values, (raising children, paying a mortgage, career concentration, etc, etc.) perhaps the "values" do not seem to be the same now. "Statistically" we are told we may have another 20++ years ahead of us so as "values" change the partner/s may look inward and feel they would like to concentrate more on personal fulfillment and personal satisfaction and believe they can attain this alone... perhaps,, just my 2 cents. Personally I believe that couples who share a very intimate relationship have little reason to look elsewhere or decide that a change is at least as good as what they have. Hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes.
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